Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP7
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FP7
| EX-Z550 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-Z550
| FP7 | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP7
| EX-Z550 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the FP7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and FP7.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
great battery pack (240 shots)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $149 | $227 |