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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic FX75, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 14 months after the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FX75

 EX-ZR100 FX75 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FX75 EX-ZR100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FX75

 EX-ZR100 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FX75.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FX75.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FX75
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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