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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic S1
(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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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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").

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The 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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic S1

 EX-FC100 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic 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