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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 2 months after the FP2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S7 scores vs the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FP2

 EX-S7 FP2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-S7

 FP2 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP2

 EX-S7 FP2 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the FP2.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and FP2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP2
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" 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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $80