Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was revealed 19 months before the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic SZ1
EX-FH100 | SZ1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-FH100
SZ1 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ1
EX-FH100 | SZ1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 features external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and SZ1.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 131g (0.29 lb) |
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 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $179 |