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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 14 months later than the ZS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FH100 grades against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-FH100 ZS1 
ReleasedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ZS1 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-FH100 ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the ZS1.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and ZS1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more recent EX-FH100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
24
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $0