Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SZ5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic SZ5
EX-ZR100 | SZ5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Casio EX-ZR100
SZ5 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic SZ5
EX-ZR100 | SZ5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and SZ5.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $195 |