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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 16 months prior to the FH2 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 EX-Z280 FH2 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-Z280

          

          

            
 FH2 EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 EX-Z280 FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior 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 FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the FH2.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and FH2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
27
 focusing manually
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
55
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
17
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (270 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
 great battery (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 features touch focus
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 great battery (270 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FH2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $149