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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was announced 11 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FH100 grades against the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-FH100 ZR1 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ZR1 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-FH100 ZR1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the ZR1.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and ZR1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZR1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger EX-FH100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $280