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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 4 months before the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-Z90 FH22 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FH22 EX-Z90 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-Z90 FH22 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 against the FH22.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and FH22.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $200