Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ80

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FZ80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years before the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-100 scores vs the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 features external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 vs the FZ80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and FZ80 is 83 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and FZ80.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.