Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60

The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z60 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optcial Zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

It features anti shake DSP, USB 2.0, and a massive 33 'best shot' modes.

The EX-Z60 measures 95.2 x 60.6 x 19.8 mm and weighs 118 grams.

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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z60 Press Release

New Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 Loaded With Convenient Features, Even Easier To Use - Combines Cutting-Edge Technology With User-Friendly Functionality and Compact Style

CASIO Europe GmbH, in conjunction with its parent company CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release of a new addition to its stylish and high-resolution EXILIM ZOOM digital camera series. The simple to use Casio EX-Z60 offers 6.0 megapixel images and a 3X optical zoom packed into a slim body enhanced by rounded edges. The camera features a large, easy-to-see 2.5“ LCD monitor as well as the Anti Shake DSP, which along with the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions considerably reduces the incidence of blurred images due to moving subjects or shaky hands, ensuring that beautiful images can be created and enjoyed by anyone. The Casio EX-Z60 comes with many other convenient and user-friendly features, including Easy Mode, a simplified camera menu that facilitates effortless picture taking. The EXILIM line is a culmination of CASIO’s core technologies of miniaturization and digital technology resulting in a smaller, higher resolution camera—which has created the current digital camera trend with stylish, compact and fast action functions. The Casio EX-Z60 is the latest in CASIO’s pursuit of a digital camera that is both high tech and hassle-free—bringing the fun and enjoyment of digital photography to everyone.

In addition to its compact and stylish design, a noteworthy EX-Z60 function includes Revive Shot, which refreshes faded colors of old photos by bringing them back to life in digital format, automatically adjusts for obliquity even when photos are shot while still in the album. The Rapid Flash function enables three consecutive, high-speed flash photos in only one second, ensuring that no special moments are missed. The Easy Mode setting provides a simplified, easy to understand, and convenient version of the settings menu and camera interface, designed especially for first time users but also helpful to those who prefer a basic camera settings interface as well. The BEST SHOT button enables convenient, one-touch access to 33 scenes chosen from an image menu and providing the user with a wide range of camera settings for taking hassle-free photos every time.

The new EX-Z60 is a stylish and easy to use digital camera that takes high quality images and comes loaded with the latest features and functions. CASIO continues to bring the fun and versatility of digital photography to users everywhere.

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 Main Features

Stylish, Slim, Compact Size High Performance Model

• 6.0 mega pixel high resolution CCD and 3X optical zoom lens
• Large easy-to-see 2.5-inch TFT LCD display
• The EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects
• 95.2mm (W) X 60.6mm (H) X 19.8mm (D), slim compact size (thinnest point: 16.2 mm)
• Slim body enhanced by rounded edges and shape; stylish design accentuated by a sophisticated framework
• Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.4 seconds*
• After the shutter is pressed, the image is recorded almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.002 seconds*release time lag
• High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds
• Subjects appear brightly on the display monitor even under low light conditions, enabling easy shot composition
• Using internal memory, with internal flash turned off

*With internal flash turned off

Various functions to make incredibly beautiful pictures possible

• ”Rapid Flash“ enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second
• ”Soft Flash“ prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro, etc.
• ”Revive Shot“ refreshes the colors of old, faded photos and saves them in digital format
• The 33 scene ”BEST SHOT“ enables selection of the appropriate camera setting for both still photos and movies via a sample image menu

Numerous Easy to Use Functions

• The ”Easy Mode“ menu is a simplified camera interface for user-friendly operation
• The ”Auto Macro“ mode allows for automatic switching between macro and auto focus modes
• The ”9-Point Multi AF“ clearly indicates areas of focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points
• The ”Quick Shutter“ function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing
• The ”Flash Assist“ mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas within the shot
• The ”Exposure Warning“ mode warns over or under exposure via an on-screen display
• The ”Icon Help“ function provides icon guidance when adjusting camera settings
• The ”Direct On“ button allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes
• Equipped with a one-touch ”BEST SHOT“ button that allows you to select the appropriate mode for your shot

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 Specifications

• Imaging Element: 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD, 6.37 million total pixels, 6.00 million effective pixels
• Image Files Format: Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
• Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
• Audio: WAV
• Recording Media: Internal flash memory (image area 8.3 MB), SD Memory Card, MMC compatible
• Image Size(Pixels): Still images: 2816×2112, 2816×1872 (3:2), 2304×1728, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480
• Movies: 640×480 (HQ), 640×480 (Normal), 320×240 (LP)
• Still images:
• Pixels Resolution File Size Approximate Memory Capacity (Images)
• Internal memory (8.3MB) SD Memory Card256 MB
• 2.816 x 2.112 Fine 3.63 MB 2 65
• Normal 2.3 MB 3 116
• Economy 1.21 MB 6 186
• 640 x 480 Fine 360 KB 21 625
• Normal 240 KB 32 938
• Economy 120 KB 59 1.742

Movies:

• Pixels Recording Time File Size Frames/ sec Approximate Memory Capacity
• Internal memory (8.3MB) SD Memory Card256 MB
• 640 x 480 (HQ) Maximum recording time per file: 10 minutes 10.2 MB/sec. 30 Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 min. 16 sec.
• 640 x 480 (Normal) 6.1 MB/sec. 30 Approx. 11 sec. Approx. 5 min. 27 sec.
• 320 x 240 (LP) 745 KB/sec. 15 Approx. 1 min. 27 sec. Approx. 44 min. 17 sec.
• When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card
• Lens/ Focal Distance: 6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens; F3.1(W) to 5.9(T), f=6.3(W) to 18.9(T)mm (35mm conversion: approx. 38(W) to 114(T)mm)
• Zoom: Optical 3X, digital 4X (12X when used together)
• Focusing: Auto Focus with contrast detection,
• Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus
• AF area: selectable spot AF, multi AF
• Approximate Focus Range:
• Auto Focus: 40 cm to
• Macro: 10 cm to 50 cm
• Infinity Mode:
• Manual: 10 cm -
• Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change
• Exposure Control: Light metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD
• Exposure: Program AE
• Exposure Compensation: -2EV to+2EV (1/3EV units)
• Shutter: CCD electronic/mechanical shutter,
• Still images (auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second.
• Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes. Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second; Fireworks: 2seconds (fixed)
• Aperture: F3.1/F4.4, auto switching (using optical zoom causes the aperture to change)
• White Balance: Auto WB/ Fixed (6 modes) / Manual
• Sensitivity: Still images: Auto/ ISO50 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400
• Movies: Auto
• Max ISO sensitivity is 800 when taking pictures with Anti Shake or High Sensitivity
• Recording Functions: Still images, audio snapshot, Continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, Flash continuous), self-timer, macro, BEST SHOT, movie with audio, Voice Recording
• Self-timer: 10 seconds. 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
• Built-in Flash: Flash Modes: Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Soft Flash, Red eye reduction
• Flash Range: 0.1 to 3.7 m (W), 0.6 to 1.9 m (T)
• Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 1.9 m (W), 0.6 to 1.0 m (T)
• Viewfinder: Monitor screen
• Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480×240)
• Timekeeping Functions: Date and time: Recorded with image data, Auto Calendar: To 2049
• World Time: 162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer time (daylight savings time)
• Input/Output Terminals: USB / AV connector
• USB: USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
• Microphone/Speaker: Monaural
• Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Battery life: Approx. 180 images (CIPA Standards)
• Continuous playback: approx. 3hr. 50 min. (still images)
• Continuous recording: approx. 1hr. 40min. (movie)
• Continuous recording: approx. 3hr. 50 min. (voice recording)
• Dimensions: 95.2 mm (W) × 60.6 mm (H) × 19.8 mm (D) (excluding projections; 16.2 mm at thinnest part)
• Weight: Approx. 118g (excluding battery and accessories)
• Bundled Accessories: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Lithium-ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, Strap, CD-ROM

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Casio Exilim EX-Z60 Reviews

Digital Camera Info reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z60 where they write - 't is no surprise to me that Casio�s entry level camera has a bit of flair to it compared to the products of companies that only deal with cameras. Most Americans probably associate Casio mostly with watches and secondly with small electronic devices, and their cameras reflect this and apparently borrow styling from their other products. The choice of brushed aluminum for the body is evidence of this, at a time when plastic camera bodies are ubiquitous.'

Pocket Lint has reviewed the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z60 and have given it a rating of 8 out of 10. They write - 'Casio's Exilim compacts are quietly building a big fan base with those that know of them and word of mouth, offering stylish, simple to use and compact cameras at good prices. The Z60 retails for a penny under �200, but you'll get it around �30 cheaper by shopping around and as such it makes great value. More than adequate image quality and a veritable host of automated snapping options to throw at almost any shooting situation make it very usable indeed. It may lack the controllability of some similar competitor models, but it also lacks their price premium. As such, it is certainly worth putting on your wants list, if a simple to use and competent digital compact is what you�re after. '

CNET have posted their review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z60 where they give it a 6.2 out of 10 and write - 'With its slim, brushed-black or brushed-silver metal body and rounded edges, the 6-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z60 looks more like a slightly oversize high-tech business-card case than a camera. It boasts enough style to impress a fashionista, adequate zip to please a soccer mom, and sufficient features to keep a tweaker happy; unfortunately, it lacks the photo quality required to satisfy all but the most casual snapshot photographer.'

Steves Digicams reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z60 and writes - 'While it did great outdoors, our indoor ambient light shots of the M&M man were disappointing. The Anti-Shake technology helps reduce the effects of camera shake and subject blurring by boosting the ISO sensitivity. Unfortunately, in lower lighting, the ISO is boosted so high that image noise becomes very noticeable. When you look at our ambient light M&M man photo at 100%, there is so much noise that it almost looks like some sort of PhotoShop effect to change a picture into a water color painting. Although this can be corrected by simply turning off Anti-Shake via the menu system, It kind of defeats the purpose of this technology as it was meant to be used in these low light conditions. On a better note, the EX-Z60 did very well in the portrait department. When shooting flash portraits indoors or any marginal lighting, you will have to work with in the range of the flash, which Casio claims can cover 12 feet at wide angle (ISO Auto.) I had no problems capturing our indoor portraits from about 4 to 5 feet away, using the mid telephoto end of the zoom range. Overall they showed pleasing facial detail and natural skin tones.'

Digital Trends reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z60 and writes - 'Any consumer looking to purchase a new digital camera soon should seriously consider the Casio Exilim EX-Z60. It’s the perfect balance of a high-quality digital camera with a price that most people can afford when shopping around. If you want to do both movies and photos, step up to the EX-S600. Otherwise, the BestShot technology and other great features included in this camera will be sure to attract your attention and get your money’s worth.'

Lets Go Digital reviews the Casio Exilim Z60 and writes - 'We have now tried out several Casio digital cameras and we can conclude that Casio is a player to watch out for. The Exilim series is well thought out and fitted with all sorts of innovative solutions. In general, the speed is great and it is typical of Casio that they have succeeded in this. The Casio Exilim Z60 is a handy compact camera with a lot of automatic functionality. It’s not perfect, but its good image quality will be more than enough to satisfy the owners of this camera!'

Posted by Darren in our Casio category on February 21, 2006

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