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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 6 months later than the FH20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-FH100 FH20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-FH100

 FH20 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-FH100 FH20 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the FH20.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and FH20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $179