Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
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Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-FC100 was manufactured 24 months prior to the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FC100 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic S1
| EX-FC100 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-FC100
| S1 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic S1
| EX-FC100 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical dimensions 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S1.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1 to render more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - | 240 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $269 |