Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released July 2021
- Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Replaced the Panasonic GH5
- New Model is Panasonic GH6
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GH5 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR100 was brought out 11 years prior to the GH5 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic GH5 II
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Casio EX-ZR100
GH5 II | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Released | July 2021 | July 2011 | Newer by 122 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 461k | Sharper display (+1379k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic GH5 II
EX-ZR100 | GH5 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the GH5 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and GH5 II is 92 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and GH5 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 II will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2021-07-30 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 108 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4992x3744 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 727 gr (1.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1136 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $1,700 |