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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 16 months earlier than the FH27 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-Z280 FH27 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FH27 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-Z280 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the FH27.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and FH27.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (133g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $229