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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 5 years before the SZ10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-FH100 SZ10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SZ10 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-FH100 SZ10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the SZ10.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (177g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2015-01-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 images
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $200