Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic F5

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 years before the F5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and F5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.