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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 23 months earlier than the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-Z90 ZS7 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-Z90

 ZS7 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-Z90 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the ZS7.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and ZS7.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $350