Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 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
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FC100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the FH7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FH7
EX-FC100 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-FC100
FH7 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH7
EX-FC100 | FH7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the FH7.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and FH7.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-09-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $149 |