Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
- New Model is Panasonic LX7

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

The EX-FH100 was brought out 18 months before the LX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic LX5
EX-FH100 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Casio EX-FH100
LX5 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic LX5
EX-FH100 | LX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 and the LX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and LX5.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-12-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 271g (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $294 |