Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 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
- Launched June 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic S3
EX-FH100 | S3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-FH100
S3 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic S3
EX-FH100 | S3 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |