Casio's slim 2010 snapshot compact — 12MP CCD, 3x zoom (35.5-106.5mm equiv), 2.5in LCD, SD/SDHC
The Casio Exilim EX-Z35 was a slim entry-level compact in Casio's Exilim Zoom line, announced in February 2010. It sat below the higher-specified Z-series models as a simple pocket camera, sold in several bright colours and pitched at snapshooters and first-time digital camera buyers.
It pairs a 12-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD with a 3x optical zoom covering a 35.5-106.5mm equivalent range. A 2.5-inch, 230,400-dot TFT LCD handles framing, with no optical viewfinder. Shutter speeds run from 4 to 1/2000 second and sensitivity from ISO 80 to 1600. Movies record at up to 848x480 widescreen via a dedicated button, and Casio's Best Shot scene modes and Easy Mode simplify operation. Storage is to SD/SDHC cards plus 16.9MB of internal memory, powered by an NP-80/NP-82 rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
This is a straightforward point-and-shoot for casual use: light, genuinely pocketable at about 20mm thick, and easy to hand to anyone. It offers little manual control and modest low-light ability, so it suits daylight snapshots, travel and the growing audience for CCD-era compact colour rendering rather than demanding photography.
Used examples depend on the proprietary NP-80/NP-82 battery, so confirm a working battery and charger are included; third-party replacements remain available and cheap. SDXC cards are not supported, so pair it with an SD or SDHC card. Check the lens extends and retracts cleanly without error messages, and inspect the LCD for bright spots or bleed, the usual failure points on thin Exilim bodies.