Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS40

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 6 years before the ZS40 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 scores against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the ZS40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and ZS40.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.