Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LF1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 5 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the LF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and LF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.