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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 6 months prior to the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 grades against the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-FC100 ZR1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZR1 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-FC100 ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the ZR1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZR1.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $280