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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 9 months earlier than the FX75 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FX75

 EX-Z280 FX75 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FX75 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 9 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FX75

 EX-Z280 FX75 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has external 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 FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the FX75.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and FX75.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FX75
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 AVCHD Lite, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $139