Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic LX7
EX-Z90 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-Z90
LX7 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 38 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LX7
EX-Z90 | LX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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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 |