Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 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)
- 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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic FZ28
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-FC100
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic FZ28
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Announced | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |