Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7
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95 Imaging
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The EX-S7 was brought out 14 months later than the FS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 scores vs the FS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FS7
EX-S7 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-S7
FS7 | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS7
EX-S7 | FS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 features 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 FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the FS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and FS7.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-S7 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-S7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.27 lbs) | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $140 | $160 |