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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 2 months later than the FP3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 grades versus the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FP3

 EX-S7 FP3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-S7

 FP3 EX-S7 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP3

 EX-S7 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 provides outside 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 FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the FP3.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and FP3.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
has touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $140 $182