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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise 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 SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-100 SZ1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-100

 SZ1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-100 SZ1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (131g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 $179