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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS20

 EX-FC100 ZS20 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZS20 EX-FC100 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS20

 EX-FC100 ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 features 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) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the ZS20.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and ZS20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS20 to offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail price $300 $349