Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 16 months earlier than the FH2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the FH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.