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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out very close to the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-FC100 FX48 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FX48 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-FC100 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the FX48.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and FX48.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX48 to provide you with more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $325