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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 6 months before the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-FH100 S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S1 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic S1

 EX-FH100 S1 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the S1.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.44 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $269