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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was released 10 months before the ZS7 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-ZR10 ZS7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ZS7 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-ZR10 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the ZS7.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and ZS7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $350