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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-100 ZS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-100

 ZS7 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-100 ZS7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ZS7 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
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max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
63
good battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
53
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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