Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic GX9
EX-Z550 | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Casio EX-Z550
GX9 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic GX9
EX-Z550 | GX9 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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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 |