Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Released November 2013

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

The EX-100 was brought out 3 months after the LF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-100 matches up versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic LF1
EX-100 | LF1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-100
LF1 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic LF1
EX-100 | LF1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 vs the LF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and LF1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and LF1.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-06 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $572 | $500 |