Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
(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 FH22
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was revealed 4 months earlier than the FH22 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FH22
| EX-Z280 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-Z280
| FH22 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FH22
| EX-Z280 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the FH22.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and FH22.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
includes touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 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 release | $180 | $200 |