Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was announced 8 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS80
EX-FH100 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-FH100
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 93 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS80
EX-FH100 | ZS80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and ZS80.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to give more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 327 gr (0.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 380 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $448 |