Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FZ200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 3 years before the FZ200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and FZ200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ200 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.