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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was released 3 years prior to the FH7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FH7

 EX-Z90 FH7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FH7 EX-Z90 
IntroducedSeptember 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH7

 EX-Z90 FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 and the FH7.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $149