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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-FC100 XS1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 XS1 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-FC100 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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