Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP7

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was launched 24 months before the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FS10 grades against the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 and the FP7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and FP7.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor technology.