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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 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-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z400

		

		

			
 FP7 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 EX-Z400 FP7 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the FP7.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and FP7.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (240 shots)
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
58
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
 good battery pack (240 per charge)
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
41
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (240 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
29
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $227