Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP2
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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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The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FP2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z270 was released 12 months earlier than the FP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FP2
| EX-Z270 | FP2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-Z270
| FP2 | EX-Z270 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP2
| EX-Z270 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the FP2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and FP2.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $80 |
