Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS35

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.