Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") come with different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z550 was brought out 12 months later than the FS7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FS7
EX-Z550 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-Z550
FS7 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FS7
EX-Z550 | FS7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the FS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and FS7.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 pounds) | 139g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $149 | $160 |