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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 3 years before the F5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-FH100 F5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-FH100

 F5 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic F5

 EX-FH100 F5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 against the F5.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and F5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
Panasonic F5 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $100