Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FZ47 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ47 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 against the FZ47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and FZ47 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and FZ47.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.