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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Announced February 2010
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FS7

 EX-S7 FS7 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-S7

 FS7 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS7

 EX-S7 FS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS7
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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