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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was unveiled 13 months later than the FP8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S200 grades vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-S200 FP8 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-S200

 FP8 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-S200 FP8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 features external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 against the FP8.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and FP8.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S200 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-S200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300