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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 5 months before the FH6 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-ZR100 FH6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FH6 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-ZR100 FH6 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the FH6.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FH6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (119g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $129