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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 13 months later than the FP8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z800 FP8 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-Z800

 FP8 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z800 FP8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the FP8.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and FP8.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
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fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $300