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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Panasonic LF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic LF1

 EX-100 LF1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-100

 LF1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic LF1

 EX-100 LF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2013Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography info
Panasonic LF1 Street photography info
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography info
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (390 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography info
63
great battery pack (390 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
53
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic LF1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
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