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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was brought out 5 months prior to the FP7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S200 scores versus the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FP7

 EX-S200 FP7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-S200

 FP7 EX-S200 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP7

 EX-S200 FP7 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 and the FP7.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and FP7.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography information
Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (147g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery power (240 per charge)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (147g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP7
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $227