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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 24 months earlier than the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 grades against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 EX-Z280 FX90 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Casio EX-Z280

          

          

            
 FX90 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 EX-Z280 FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the FX90.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and FX90.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
55
 lighter than average (133g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
17
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
30
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
62
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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 supports focus via touch
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
32
 manual focus
 rather wide (26mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging information
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone jack
33
 really wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FX90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-08-26
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - 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
Cost at launch $180 $227