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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was announced 4 months after the ZS1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z90 scores against the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-Z90 ZS1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-Z90

 ZS1 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-Z90 ZS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the ZS1.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and ZS1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $0