Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe EX-Z90 was introduced 3 years before the SZ1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic SZ1
| EX-Z90 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-Z90
| SZ1 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ1
| EX-Z90 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the SZ1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and SZ1.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
| 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 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 | - | 250 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $179 |
