Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z90 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic LF1
EX-Z90 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-Z90
LF1 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LF1
EX-Z90 | LF1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and LF1.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2013-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $150 | $500 |