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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released June 2010
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 13 months earlier than the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-FH100 LS5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-FH100

 LS5 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-FH100 LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the LS5.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and LS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-07-21
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $294