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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

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
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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
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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