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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH6, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was released 4 years earlier than the FH6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-FS10 FH6 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-FS10

 FH6 EX-FS10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-FS10 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the FH6.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and FH6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $129