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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 4 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS35

 EX-FH100 ZS35 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ZS35 EX-FH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS35

 EX-FH100 ZS35 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 has got exterior 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 ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the ZS35.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and ZS35.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS35
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 201g (0.44 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $300