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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 4 years prior to the SZ7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-FC100 SZ7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SZ7 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-FC100 SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the SZ7.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $199