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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Launched June 2010
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was launched 4 years before the Q7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax Q7

 EX-FH100 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Casio EX-FH100

 Q7 EX-FH100 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax Q7

 EX-FH100 Q7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the Q7.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and Q7.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Q7 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax Q7
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Pentax Q7
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.44 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $480