Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LX7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.