Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The EX-100 was launched 3 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-100 scores vs the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FX78
EX-100 | FX78 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-100
FX78 | EX-100 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FX78
EX-100 | FX78 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the FX78.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and FX78 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and FX78.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-100 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The fresher EX-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 shots | 200 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $572 | $210 |