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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 6 months earlier than the S3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-FH100 S3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S3 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic S3

 EX-FH100 S3 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys exterior measurements 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the S3.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and S3.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S3 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $110