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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed within a month of the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FZ47

 EX-ZR100 FZ47 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FZ47 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ47

 EX-ZR100 FZ47 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the FZ47.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and FZ47 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FZ47.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (204g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
good battery power (400 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ47
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $379