Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS6

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers 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) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the TS6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and TS6.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.