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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-FH100 SZ1 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SZ1 EX-FH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-FH100 SZ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
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