Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH27

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 7 months later than the FH27 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FH27.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and FH27.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.