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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-FC100 FX78 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FX78 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-FC100 FX78 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the FX78.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and FX78.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX78 to offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $210