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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 17 months earlier than the FX78 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z90 FX78 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FX78 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z90 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the FX78.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and FX78.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Panasonic FX78 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $210