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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 13 months later than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZR100 FZ35 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FZ35 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZR100 FZ35 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the FZ35.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and FZ35 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $999