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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-FC100 SZ1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SZ1 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-FC100 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the SZ1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (131 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
lighter than average (131g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (131 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 grams (0.34 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 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 - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $179