Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FS7
EX-Z400 | FS7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-Z400
FS7 | EX-Z400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS7
EX-Z400 | FS7 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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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 |