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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR100 FZ28 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FZ28 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR100 FZ28 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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