Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was brought out 11 months earlier than the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z90 scores against the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FX700
EX-Z90 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-Z90
FX700 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX700
EX-Z90 | FX700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and FX700.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 176g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $399 |