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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was released 15 months prior to the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z16 scores against the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-Z16 FH6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-Z16

 FH6 EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-Z16 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 against the FH6.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and FH6 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and FH6.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 280 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $129