Casio Exilim EX-Z60 First Impressions Review

Likes

- Aluminum styled body design - Large, clear viewing screen - Clear menu structure - High quality movie mode - Manual white balance

Dislikes

- Too many weird shooting presets - Soft flash appears to be a gimmick - Lacks a grip

Conclusion
It 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.

At the same time, the Exilim Z60 is technically well advanced. Its internals, its lens and the display screen are all first rate. Offering 6 megapixels, 2.5-inch LCD screen, and 30 fps video mode, the Z60 isn’t just a pretty face. It is perhaps a bit quirky in its image presets or even perhaps a bit gimmicky, but it is actually a solid performer, priced well and worthy of consideration.

Of course, this is just our first impression. Our full battery of imaging tests, and our full review, may tell a different story.