Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-FC100 was launched 5 years earlier than the XS1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic XS1
EX-FC100 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-FC100
XS1 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic XS1
EX-FC100 | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the XS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and XS1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 photos |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $130 |