Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic SZ8
| EX-Z280 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-Z280
| SZ8 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic SZ8
| EX-Z280 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the SZ8.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and SZ8.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ8 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 200 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $180 | $275 |
