Clicky

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The EX-Z400 was revealed very close to the FS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FS7

 EX-Z400 FS7 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-Z400

 FS7 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS7

 EX-Z400 FS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the FS7.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and FS7.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z400 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $160