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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years before the SZ7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-Z90 SZ7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SZ7 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-Z90 SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the SZ7.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and SZ7.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $199