Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FZ100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z550 was introduced 6 months before the FZ100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FZ100
EX-Z550 | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Casio EX-Z550
FZ100 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FZ100
EX-Z550 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the FZ100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and FZ100.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 540g (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $500 |