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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 years before the F5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-Z90 F5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 F5 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic F5

 EX-Z90 F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the F5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and F5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $100