Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z280, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 was introduced in July 2011 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z280
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic ZS7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 over Casio Exilim EX-Z280.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z280
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 104 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 115k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in GPS vs

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      Panasonic ZS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS8
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS1
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S8000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Canon A3200 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic TS6
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Nikon AW120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      Casio EX-Z280
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z280 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z280
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.6
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) vs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Internal Storage 15 MB vs 35.7 MB

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      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
        Internal Storage15 MB35.7 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot115k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 has a 2.70" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Casio Exilim EX-Z280 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z280 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280 comes with NP-80 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z280 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z280. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and 4.20 m on Casio Exilim EX-Z280..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 body has dimensions of 97 x 53 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.09 x 0.79"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

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      60 mm

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      97 mm

      53 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      41
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and give them scores of 54 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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