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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FS15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years after the FS15 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-100 FS15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-100

 FS15 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-100 FS15 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the FS15.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FS15 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and FS15.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern EX-100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
63
good battery power (390 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $180