Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was revealed 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FZ28
EX-ZR100 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-ZR100
FZ28 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ28
EX-ZR100 | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FZ28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and FZ28.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-15 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 417 gr (0.92 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $599 |