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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FP7
(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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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 12 months before the FP7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Panasonic FP7

 EX-Z2000 FP7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 FP7 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP7

 EX-Z2000 FP7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the FP7.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and FP7.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (152 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (152 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery pack (240 shots)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $227