It is an update of the EX-Z70 with a new wide screen (2.6 inches). It also has DSP anti shake technology

Casio Electronics Co. Ltd. and its parent company Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced the introduction of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z75, a new addition to its stylish series of EXILIM digital cameras. This latest member of the EXILIM family features a newly developed wide LCD display for improved image viewing and ease of use, and delivers an effective 7.2 megapixels

This new model follows Casio’s release last year of the 7.2 megapixel EX-Z70, a camera that featured the slim looks, quick shooting style, and large LCD display of an EXILIM while also making both camera setup and shooting simpler than ever. Families and other casual users enthusiastically welcomed the EX-Z70.

The new high quality, high performance EX-Z75 retains all the advanced functions of the EX-Z70, including Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. Its generous new 2.6 inch wide LCD display, makes it enjoyable for users to capture breathtaking wide aspect ratio images, and also makes the camera functions easier to see and operate.

The EX-Z75 can display information on the right side of the ample screen, separate from the subject shown on the monitor whilst shooting. It enables users to quickly change settings on the information display when shooting. In Easy Mode, menus for simplifying a wide array of camera settings (flash, self-timer and image size) are also shown on the right side of the monitor for easy viewing and use.

Main Features

* Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 7.2 million effective pixels and 3x optical zoom.
* Generous new 2.6 inch wide LCD display (14:9 aspect ratio).
* Setting information displayed on right side of monitor to improve viewing and ease of use.
* Easy Mode for simple shooting with intuitive menus.
* Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects.

The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z75 will be available in the UK from February 2007 in silver, blue and pink at a UK Suggested Selling Price of £179.99.

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z75 Reviews

CNET Australia has a first take look at the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 and writes, "If you want a current, 7-megapixel camera, the upcoming 7-megapixel Olympus FE-240, the Pentax Optio M30, and the Canon PowerShot A550 offer similar features at similar prices. Of course, the EX-Z70 itself might also prove a viable alternative; when the EX-Z75 hits stores, its predecessor will probably see a price cut. When we tested it, we were disappointed by the EX-Z70's soft, artifact-filled images and slightly awkward power button. If Casio corrects these problems for the EX-Z75, it might shape up to be a very good compact shooter."

ThinkCamera has a review of the Casio EX-275 and writes, "The Casio EX-Z75 is a beautiful, well-designed camera - fiddly buttons aside. It's very easy to take good pictures using the Best Shot modes and avoiding the Easy Mode. The enormous screen, 7.2MP sensor and 3x zoom gives the EX-Z75 a spec to be proud of. If only it was as easy to get really sharp pictures, the camera could be recommended without hesitation. As it stands, the image quality towards the edge of the frame can be troubling and lets down the otherwise high quality images. That aside, the EX-Z75 is great to use and makes the ideal in-the-pocket, go-anywhere camera. You need never miss a shot again."

PhotographyPress has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 Zoom and gives it an 8 out of ten, writing, "The Casio EXILIM Zoom Z75 is, in reality, more a makeover of the Z70 than a major leap forward; that larger LCD being one of the key changes. The picture quality is good though and the addition of that larger screen and widescreen capture both for stills and movies adds a little zap to its snapping abilities. The competitive price and nice looks should also ensure the new model is one keenly contesting the increasingly crowded marketplace and is certainly worth a look."

CrunchGear has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 and writes, "Should you buy the Casio Exilim EX-Z75? Truthfully, no. This camera hasn’t stood up to what I’d call “Casio quality” and it fails to showcase what Casio’s Exilim line of cameras are capable of. The buttons on this camera are misplaced and are hard to press, the new interface is hardly friendly, and just look at that outdoors shot — totally atrocious. My advice is to shop around and maybe check out some of Canon and Sony’s $199 to $249 offerings. You may lose a megapixel or two, but you don’t need them anyway and you’ll most likely be happier with the results. The Exilim EX-Z75 is a nice effort from Casio, but it’s simply just not good enough."

CNET has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 and writes, "While the EX-Z75 does a decent job dealing with color--we saw adequately accurate color reproduction in our test images--it disappoints in most other areas of image quality. ... Unfortunately, we saw image artifacts in all our shots, and though they weren't hideously fuzzy by any stretch, they weren't the sharpest images we've seen, either. ... Given its price, and the fact that most cameras in this price range yield similar image quality and often slower performance, the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 is actually a decent deal and sports a more attractive design than much of its competition. However, if you're looking for a camera that captures pleasing pictures, you should really shell out a little extra cash and go for something such as Canon's PowerShot SD1000 or Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T10. If you'd like another option in this price range, you can take a look at the Olympus FE-240, though it's much slower and doesn't offer as sleek a design or the plethora of scene modes you'll get with the Z75."

RegHardware has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 and writes, "Casio's EX-Z75 is a lovely little snapper that'll help you take a decent shot, no matter how ignorant of photographic procedures you happen to be. Squint into a picture blown up to 100 per cent on a computer screen and, if you're a photography buff, you may spot noise creeping in - at high sensitivity settings you won't have to try too hard. But on a standard-sized print, run out by a good print-making service, you shouldn't be disappointed."

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 and writes, "It also has extremely good image quality. Casio used to use Pentax or Canon lenses in its compacts, and the lens on the Z75 does look very similar to the lens on the Pentax Optio M30. The level of detail is very good, and overall sharpness is also good although it does drop off in the far corners of the frame at wide angle. There is also noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle, although to be fair it’s about average for a pocket compact. ... Another outstanding pocket compact from Casio, the Exilim EX-Z75 is an ideal camera for general and social snapshot photography. It is well made, sensibly but attractively designed, very easy to use and has much better performance than its low cost would suggest. Picture quality is very good as well. It may lack a few features such as image stabilisation and an AF assist lamp, but on the whole it is excellent value for money."

Imaging Resource has a review of the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z75 and writes, "In the end, though, it comes down to image quality. The 7.2 megapixel sensor in the Casio Z75 should be good enough for prints up to 11x14, if not higher, but the image noise and suppression-softening is prominent even at ISO 100, and gets worse from there. If you keep the Z75 at ISO 50 and shoot in daylight, you'll be reasonably happy with the pictures, but if you venture indoors, your images will be soft and slightly noisy. Noise and noise suppression both muddle the images badly enough that it's tough to give the Casio Z75 the high marks we want to for its other aspects. If you're sticking to 4x6, however, you might be very happy with the Casio Exilim EX-Z75."

DigitalCameraInfo has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 and writes, "While the outside looks good, the inside needs some work. The Casio EX-Z75 runs a little behind the times. Consumers shouldn’t expect to find advanced features like mid-range optical zoom (above 3x) or optical image stabilization at the $200 price point, but the Exilim EX-Z75 is bested by some of its competitors that offer face detection technology, higher sensitivity ranges, or wide panoramic shooting capabilities. In general, the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 gives an average performance and suffices as a basic point-and-shoot, but there are more compelling options available for the same price."

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