Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH7

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was launched 2 years after the FH7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 vs the FH7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FH7 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.