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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 19 months prior to the SZ7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-FH100 SZ7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SZ7 EX-FH100 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-FH100 SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the SZ7.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $199