Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-FH100 was launched 3 years earlier than the LX7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic LX7
EX-FH100 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-FH100
LX7 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic LX7
EX-FH100 | LX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the LX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and LX7.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 298 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $400 |