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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z550 was announced 9 years before the GX9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic GX9

 EX-Z550 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Casio EX-Z550

 GX9 EX-Z550 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic GX9

 EX-Z550 GX9 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the GX9.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and GX9 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and GX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic GX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2018-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $1,000