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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 4 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-ZR100 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ZS50 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 42 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-ZR100 ZS50 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the ZS50.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and ZS50.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
46
excellent 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 focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition (204 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $350