Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic ZS35
EX-Z280 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Casio EX-Z280
ZS35 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS35
EX-Z280 | ZS35 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and ZS35.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 gr (0.29 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $180 | $300 |