Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FP7
EX-Z270 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z270
FP7 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP7
EX-Z270 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |