Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was launched 24 months prior to the FH27 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FH27
EX-FC100 | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-FC100
FH27 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH27
EX-FC100 | FH27 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the FH27.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and FH27.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $229 |