Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up vs the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 provides external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 and the SZ1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and SZ1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.