Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP7
Portability
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced September 2010
Panasonic FP7
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic FP7
| EX-Z16 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z16
| FP7 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | " | Larger display (+3.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP7
| EX-Z16 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the FP7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and FP7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and FP7.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
great battery (240 shots)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | - | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | - | 240 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $100 | $227 |
