Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The EX-Z90 was launched 6 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.