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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-FH100 FX48 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-FH100

 FX48 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-FH100 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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