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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Panasonic FP7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FP7

 EX-Z29 FP7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z29

 FP7 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FP7

 EX-Z29 FP7 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
has focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FP7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
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