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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced January 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 6 months later than the FP8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z2000 FP8 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 FP8 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z2000 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the FP8.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (152g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (152g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (152 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full 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
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $300