Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 5 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the ZS45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.