Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH1

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 against the FH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and FH1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH1 to offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.