Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ3

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 3 years prior to the SZ3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the SZ3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.