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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 20 months before the FH7 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FH7

 EX-Z550 FH7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FH7 EX-Z550 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FH7

 EX-Z550 FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 against the FH7.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-09-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $149