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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was launched 5 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-FH100 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ZS50 EX-FH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2010More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-FH100 ZS50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 has got physical dimensions 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 against the ZS50.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and ZS50.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS50 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $350