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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Panasonic FH27
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-FC100 FH27 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FH27 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-FC100 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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