Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LX7
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Later Model is Panasonic LX10
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-ZR15 was revealed 9 months earlier than the LX7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic LX7
| EX-ZR15 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| LX7 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic LX7
| EX-ZR15 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the LX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and LX7.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2012-10-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 325 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $249 | $400 |