Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FH100 was released 4 years before the LF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with external 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 LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the LF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and LF1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LF1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.