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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 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 FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 months earlier than the FH1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-Z90 FH1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FH1 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-Z90 FH1 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. 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 FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the FH1.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $150