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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 13 months after the FH7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 FH7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2011More modern by 13 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 FH7 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 FH7 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the FH7.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and FH7.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the production date  of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
43
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
68
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (255g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
50
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
70
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (255g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
51
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (255 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
34
 decently wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-25 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 255g (0.56 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 470 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $572 $149