Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and ZS50.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.