Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP2

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.

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The 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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

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.

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.