Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP8
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
(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 FP8
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
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The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FP8
| EX-Z550 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-Z550
| FP8 | EX-Z550 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP8
| EX-Z550 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the FP8.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and FP8.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $149 | $300 |