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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 7 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades against the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS45

 EX-FC100 ZS45 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZS45 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS45

 EX-FC100 ZS45 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the ZS45.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZS45.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (249g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
great battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than average in class (249g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS45
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300