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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was revealed 10 months after the LX7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic LX7

 EX-ZR800 LX7 
ReleasedAugust 2013October 2012More modern by 10 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 LX7 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LX7

 EX-ZR800 LX7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got physical dimensions 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 LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the LX7.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and LX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Panasonic LX7 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery power (330 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LX7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-07 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 470 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $429 $400