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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.5").

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured very close to the FS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FS7

 EX-Z270 FS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FS7 EX-Z270 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS7

 EX-Z270 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the FS7.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and FS7.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
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 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 139 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $160