Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
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Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic XS1
| EX-Z280 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-Z280
| XS1 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic XS1
| EX-Z280 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the XS1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and XS1.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 103 grams (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $180 | $130 |