Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS42
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z2000 was revealed 9 months later than the FS42 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Panasonic FS42
| EX-Z2000 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-Z2000
| FS42 | EX-Z2000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FS42
| EX-Z2000 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the FS42.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and FS42.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z2000 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | 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 | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 lbs) | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $580 |