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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 6 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic SZ8

 EX-FC100 SZ8 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SZ8 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ8

 EX-FC100 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the SZ8.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SZ8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $275