Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic SZ1
EX-FC100 | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-FC100
SZ1 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ1
EX-FC100 | SZ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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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 |