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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 years before the LX7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic LX7

 EX-Z90 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-Z90

 LX7 EX-Z90 
LaunchedOctober 2012August 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LX7

 EX-Z90 LX7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the LX7.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and LX7.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z90 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery life (330 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LX7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $400