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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS10

 EX-FC100 ZS10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZS10 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS10

 EX-FC100 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the ZS10.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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lighter than average (219 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $350