Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH8

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FH8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 scores against the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical measurements 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 FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the FH8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and FH8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.