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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 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 FH7
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FH7

 EX-FC100 FH7 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FH7 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH7

 EX-FC100 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 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 max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
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