Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 16 months before the FH5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside 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 FH5 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.