Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 5 years prior to the FH10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and FH10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.