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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Panasonic FZ100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FZ100

 EX-Z550 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FZ100 EX-Z550 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FZ100

 EX-Z550 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
64
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FZ100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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