Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic FH8
EX-FH100 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-FH100
FH8 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FH8
EX-FH100 | FH8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |