Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS20

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 4 years before the TS20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the TS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TS20.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to render greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.