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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FX700

 EX-Z90 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FX700 EX-Z90 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX700

 EX-Z90 FX700 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
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has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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