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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SZ5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic SZ5

 EX-FH100 SZ5 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SZ5 EX-FH100 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ5

 EX-FH100 SZ5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the SZ5.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-07-18
Body design 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $195