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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 5 months later than the FH7 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FH7

 EX-ZR15 FH7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FH7 EX-ZR15 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH7

 EX-ZR15 FH7 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the FH7.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (325 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
67
great battery (325 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $149