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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FP8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 6 months before the FP8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z270 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FP8 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z270 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the FP8.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and FP8.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP8 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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