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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2014
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was released 3 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-100 matches up versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-100 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-100

 S1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic S1

 EX-100 S1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has physical dimensions 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 S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 and the S1.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-100 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher EX-100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
63
good battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (117g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $572 $269