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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 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 FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced very close to the FZ28 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-FC100 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FZ28 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-FC100 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external measurements 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 FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the FZ28.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ28 to deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID 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 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $599