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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7, 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-ZR800 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 24 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FH7

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 FH7 
IntroducedAugust 2013September 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 FH7 EX-ZR800 
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH7

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the FH7.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and FH7.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the age  of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

						Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
44
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 good MP (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than others (126 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
74
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than others (126g)
 comes with focus by touch
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
55
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
34
 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than others (126g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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)
Maximum 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $149