Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS8
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
39
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Panasonic ZS8
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR100 was announced around the same time to the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic ZS8
| EX-ZR100 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-ZR100
| ZS8 | EX-ZR100 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS8
| EX-ZR100 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the ZS8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and ZS8.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
Photography Glossary
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 grams (0.45 lbs) | 210 grams (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 340 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $300 | $275 |