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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.5").

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The EX-Z29 was announced 2 months later than the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades against the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FS7

 EX-Z29 FS7 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-Z29

 FS7 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS7

 EX-Z29 FS7 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the FS7.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and FS7.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $79 $160