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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was revealed 19 months prior to the FH8 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-FH100 FH8 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-FH100

 FH8 EX-FH100 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FH8

 EX-FH100 FH8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 features 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the FH8.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and FH8.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (123g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
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 surface 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Style 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $149