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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 3 years before the XS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-FH100 XS1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 XS1 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-FH100 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides physical 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 against the XS1.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $130