Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FP7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z29 was launched 22 months earlier than the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FP7
EX-Z29 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z29
FP7 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FP7
EX-Z29 | FP7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has got external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the FP7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and FP7.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | 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" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $79 | $227 |