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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was revealed 11 months after the FS7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FS7

 EX-G1 FS7 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-G1

 FS7 EX-G1 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS7

 EX-G1 FS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the FS7.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and FS7.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-G1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-G1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS7
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $61 $160