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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2

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

		

		

			
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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.
	
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
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 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
34
 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
32
 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