Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic GH1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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic GH2
EX-FH100 | GH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Casio EX-FH100
GH2 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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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 |