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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 10 months earlier than the FX700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FX700

 EX-Z280 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FX700 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FX700

 EX-Z280 FX700 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the FX700.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
62
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
32
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FX700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $399