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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 8 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 grades against the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-Z280 FZ28 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FZ28 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-Z280 FZ28 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the FZ28.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and FZ28.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z280 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2009-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $599