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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FZ200

 EX-100 FZ200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2012More modern by 19 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-100

 FZ200 EX-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FZ200

 EX-100 FZ200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery (390 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FZ200
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-06 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 390 images 540 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $572 $499