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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 14 months after the FP8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z16 FP8 
RevealedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-Z16

 FP8 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z16 FP8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 offers exterior 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 against the FP8.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and FP8 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-Z16 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $100 $300