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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 EX-FC100 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZS70 EX-FC100 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2009Newer by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS70

 EX-FC100 ZS70 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside 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 ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the ZS70.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZS70.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
79
good battery (380 per charge)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 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, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $450