Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was released 6 months earlier than the FH5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic FH5
EX-FH100 | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-FH100
FH5 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FH5
EX-FH100 | FH5 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outside measurements 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 FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and FH5.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | 4.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 shots |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $169 |