Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-100 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up against the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic ZS7
EX-100 | ZS7 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-100
ZS7 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS7
EX-100 | ZS7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 and the ZS7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ZS7 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and ZS7.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger EX-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 390 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $572 | $350 |