Clicky

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The EX-H10 was released 19 months before the FX78 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-H10 grades versus the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-H10 FX78 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-H10

 FX78 EX-H10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009Newer by 19 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-H10 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the FX78.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and FX78.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-06-11 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $210