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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 5 years prior to the SZ3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores against the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 EX-FC100 SZ3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SZ3 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ3

 EX-FC100 SZ3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the SZ3.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SZ3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $150