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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was announced 5 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-100 grades versus the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-100 FX48 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-100

 FX48 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-100 FX48 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has physical dimensions 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 FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 versus the FX48.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FX48 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and FX48.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-100 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher EX-100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $572 $325