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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3 Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Casio EX-FC100, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic GH3, which was introduced in September 2012 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 3 years older than GH3. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-09-17
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1744k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 550g. 133 x 93 x 82 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Compare

Panasonic GH3 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Weight
156 g vs 550 g 394 g lighter


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 9 MP 77% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
614k dots vs 230k dots 166% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
14.12µm2 vs 3.13µm2 351% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 20.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GH3 has external dimensions of 133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23″) and weighs 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 59mm thinner than Panasonic GH3. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Casio EX-FC100 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GH3 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GH3, its thickness will increase significantly.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (394g ) than the Panasonic GH3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GH3, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of GH3, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to EX-FC100.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic GH3's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Moreover, Panasonic GH3 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Casio EX-FC100 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to GH3.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic GH3 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine VII FHD processor.

Panasonic GH3's sensor provides 7MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and GH3 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic GH3 has a 8.0x Larger sensor area than Casio EX-FC100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic GH3 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GH3 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic GH3 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 540 shots
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GH3 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
550g
Body Thickness 82mm
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic GH3 for Landscape Photography

POOR
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic GH3: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic GH3 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Panasonic GH3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #64 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #138 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Panasonic GH3 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Panasonic GH3 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic GH3 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Brand Casio Panasonic
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-09-17
Body Type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Four Thirds
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 28.07mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 1,744k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.67x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 12.00 m
Max Flash Sync s 1/160s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 20.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 550g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 133 x 93 x 82mm
Battery Life n/a 540 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 71
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.7
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 812
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