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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 7 months after the FP8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades vs the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-S7 FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-S7

 FP8 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-S7 FP8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has got 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) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 versus the FP8.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-S7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $300