Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic SZ7
EX-FH100 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-FH100
SZ7 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic SZ7
EX-FH100 | SZ7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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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 |