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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 24 months before the FP7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FP7

 EX-Z270 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FP7 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP7

 EX-Z270 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the FP7.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and FP7.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP7 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $227