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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 12 months prior to the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic LZ20

 EX-ZR100 LZ20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 LZ20 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LZ20

 EX-ZR100 LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the LZ20.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and LZ20 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and LZ20.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
good battery life (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
25
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LZ20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $250