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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released at a similar time to the FS25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-FC100 FS25 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FS25 EX-FC100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-FC100 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the FS25.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and FS25.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FS25 to render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $230