Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR800 was manufactured 20 months later than the SZ7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic SZ7
EX-ZR800 | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-ZR800
SZ7 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic SZ7
EX-ZR800 | SZ7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the SZ7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and SZ7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 470 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $429 | $199 |