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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was introduced 11 months before the ZS50 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-100 matches up vs the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-100 ZS50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-100

 ZS50 EX-100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-100 ZS50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the ZS50.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ZS50 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and ZS50.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged EX-100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
42
focusing manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (390 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $572 $350