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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 15 months earlier than the LX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic LX7

 EX-ZR100 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 LX7 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedOctober 2012July 2011More modern by 15 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LX7

 EX-ZR100 LX7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the LX7.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and LX7.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LX7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $400