With 9 megapixels, a 3 inch LCD, 20x zoom lens, and RAW support, the EXILIM FH20 is already an impressive camera, but of course those specs are only half the story, since the real power of the FH20 is centered around its ability to shoot pictures at an astonishing rate of 40 FPS. Yes, it also handles video duties at a equally brisk rate, shooting at 1000 FPS. But does this all work out as a good camera? Photography Blog has new review up of the Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20 and finds mixed results, admiring its innovative features (frame rate), but not overly impressed with its image quality:
If there is a criticism that can be leveled at the Casio’s full resolution images, it’s that they’re slightly soft in the main and, particularly at maximum wideangle setting, there is a loss of focus towards the edges of the frame. Similarly, roughly one out of three extreme telephoto shots we attempted in broad daylight came out sufficiently sharp to warrant keeping them. Though from the spec sheet it reads like a technological triumph, selecting seven megapixel 40fps mode just means you’re presented with even less sharp images, though granted, if photographing skittish wildlife or sports it could make the difference between getting the shot or not. But whether you’d want to then keep said shot is up for debate.
I’m thinking there’s a certain market for the Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20, but pricing might hinder Casio from completely reaching that market (nearly $600). As priced, there’s certainly better cameras out there, including full-fledged DSLRs. So demand will depend entirely on the desire for the high frame rate, and on that one distinguishing factor alone, it seems hard to justify the current price.
You can get your Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20 here at Amazon or here at B and H Photo Video.
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