Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was brought out 19 months after the FZ200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 vs the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and FZ200 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The newer EX-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.