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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 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 ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 9 months before the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 ZS20 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 ZS20 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2011More recent by 9 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 ZS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides 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) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the ZS20.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and ZS20.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
30
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (204g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition (206g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
46
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
63
 lighter than average in class (204 grams)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 supports touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery life (260 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
43
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (204 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $349