Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years prior to the LX7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and LX7.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX7 will produce more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.