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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 7 months after the FX48 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-Z90 FX48 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FX48 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-Z90 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the FX48.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and FX48.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-Z90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $325