Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FP7
EX-S200 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-S200
FP7 | EX-S200 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP7
EX-S200 | FP7 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |