Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z90 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZS8
| EX-Z90 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-Z90
| ZS8 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS8
| EX-Z90 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the ZS8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and ZS8.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you 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 ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 340 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $150 | $275 |