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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was introduced about the same time to the FP1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Panasonic FP1

 EX-Z2000 FP1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 FP1 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP1

 EX-Z2000 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the FP1.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and FP1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
28
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (152g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $153