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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years before the FH6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-Z90 FH6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FH6 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-Z90 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 against the FH6.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and FH6.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $129