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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 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
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • New Model is Panasonic GH3
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was launched 9 months prior to the GH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FH100 scores against the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic GH2

 EX-FH100 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Casio EX-FH100

 GH2 EX-FH100 
LaunchedMarch 2011June 2010More modern by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic GH2

 EX-FH100 GH2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 and the GH2.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and GH2 is 92 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and GH2.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
36
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic GH2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-03-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 442 grams (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $1,000