Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FZ28
EX-Z280 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-Z280
FZ28 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FZ28
EX-Z280 | FZ28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |