Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe EX-FC100 was announced 3 years before the 3D1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic 3D1
EX-FC100 | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-FC100
3D1 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic 3D1
EX-FC100 | 3D1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the 3D1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and 3D1.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to result in more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 200 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $670 |