Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was unveiled about the same time to the FH7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FH7
EX-ZR100 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-ZR100
FH7 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH7
EX-ZR100 | FH7 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FH7.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-09-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $149 |