Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was brought out 2 months after the FP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Panasonic FP2
EX-Z35 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-Z35
FP2 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FP2
EX-Z35 | FP2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the FP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and FP2.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $99 | $80 |