Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP1
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z550 was introduced within a month of the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FP1
| EX-Z550 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-Z550
| FP1 | EX-Z550 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP1
| EX-Z550 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the FP1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and FP1.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $149 | $153 |
