Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z90 was introduced 16 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 grades against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic S1
EX-Z90 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-Z90
S1 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic S1
EX-Z90 | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 against the S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and S1.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine IV |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.27 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $269 |