Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Announced January 2009
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic SZ8
EX-FC100 | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-FC100
SZ8 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic SZ8
EX-FC100 | SZ8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |