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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 years earlier than the XS1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 XS1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-Z90

		

		

			
 XS1 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the XS1.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and XS1.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 focusing manually
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
30
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
55
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
56
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition (103g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
28
 focusing manually
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
39
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
25
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
31
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $130