Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FH8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the FH8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the FH8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and FH8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to show more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.