Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was released 17 months after the FX48 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic FX48
EX-FH100 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-FH100
FX48 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FX48
EX-FH100 | FX48 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 features outside 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 FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the FX48.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and FX48.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-FH100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $325 |