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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was revealed 9 years before the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-Z280 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ZS80 EX-Z280 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009More recent by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k115kClearer screen (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-Z280 ZS80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the ZS80.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ZS80 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and ZS80.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
79
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $448