Customer Reviews:
 So far a bit disappointed June 15, 2007
Rob (Boston, MA)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
I was looking to upgrade an old 2MP digital camera for something a little smaller and easier to take with me. I read the reviews on this camera and they were all fantastic so I took a chance.
The first thing I noticed when I turned it on is that the image on the screen in the back is about as good as my 1MP cell phone camera, it's grainy and blurry if you're anything but perfectly still. When I took a few test pictures I noticed the images usually came out a bit blurry. I turned on the anti-shake and did not notice a bit of difference.
There are some interesting "Best Shot" settings and I haven't experimented with all of them yet, it's possible that there is a setting that will make the pictures come out better.
Also I thought the size of the camera would be a positive since I could just slip it in my pocket and go. Turns out it's a bit hard to use since it is so small. I find that because the battery cover is placed at the bottom right of the camera, just about where your thumb goes (since the shutter button is at the top right) I keep sliding the cover open. The battery and memory card haven't fallen out yet but it's still very annoying to have to keep closing the battery cover.
If small and light are what's important to you, this is a decent camera, if you're looking for good picture quality you may want to try something else.
 Does what it is suppose to.... Nothing less and nothing more June 25, 2007
N. Kayani (Baldwin, NY United States)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
Well, if anyone is expecting to do photo shoots with this camera, save your money.. It is not meant for that. It is a slim camera, portable in your pocket, whenever you need one, kind of Camera. And taking pictures is as simple as it gets. It does a great job of pictures outside. In the house, or dark areas, well they are a little grainy, but you can use high ISO with a 'Soft Flash' and that makes the pictures very useful......
So in conclusion... get this camera for portability and you will love the shots, but don't expect to make posters out of your pictures.. but Casio never said that you could!!
p.s. I am a Fashion Photographer. so I do have DSLR as well. but love this camera for what is is made for.
 Good looks, poor product May 25, 2007
C. Cook (Omaha, NE, USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is beautiful, slim, hot little camera. The LCD is huge, the buttons are easy to figure out, and it seems like it would be a great point-and-shoot camera.
But the pictures were mostly fuzzy; the zoom wasn't fantastic; and on the second day, it got a "lens error" that prevented us from using it at all. We couldn't even turn it on because of the error. We searched through tons of internet forums for some self-help on correcting the lens error, but there was none (at least, nothing worth trying - we weren't about to put it in a closed plastic bag with a kerosene-soaked cloth). All we were able to determine was that the lens error was a REALLY common problem with these cameras, and that Casio was notorious for not being able to fix the problem when customers sent them in for repair.
This was a graduation gift that I ordered three weeks before graduation. She was hoping she could use it to take pictures of her last days of college and of the ceremony that weekend. After a few days of not being able to use the camera or fix it, we returned it and bought a new 7.3 Megapixel Elph instead. We love it. Don't buy the Casio.
 Great camera, but what's with the faulty battery? November 24, 2007
PC Expert
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Like most other reviewers, I was very impressed with this little camera, the quality of the digital pictures, great features, and small form factor. I've used it on just a few occasions, and it worked flawlessly; could not be more pleased. That is, until Thanksgiving, the camera is completely dead! The battery can no longer take a charge; the red LED on the charger just flashes. It appears the battery is shorted out...and so I contacted Casio...and they answered the phone...on Thanksgiving day!...how cool is that? They are sending me out a new battery at no cost...it's still within the one year warranty. (I think there is a known problem with the NP-20). So while I am disappointed with the failed battery after just a few months, I am duly impressed with Casio customer service, and still give this camera five stars.
Super-Small and handy, good battery life, powerful camera December 28, 2007
Pork Chop (Lisbon, Portugal)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
After only less than 1 week using this product, I can offer a few
comments, of the pro's and con's of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP.
First, the battery life and battery design is a big plus. The battery
is small, and inexpensive. Several of these can fit in the palm
of your hand, on an international holiday trip, ready for the proper time
to use. If one battery goes bad, you can buy more online or swap from
the spare. Also, the battery recharger takes 90 minutes to charge each
super-long lasting lithium ion battery, only, which is pretty fast.
Secondly, the small size, means it's a plus to carry around at all times,
during sight seeing, without causing a hassle, and is easily concealed.
Third, in ideal situations (meaning, tripod-mounted, or no zoom used
and ample time to take pictures) the pictures are excellent and satisfying.
Some other pluses, are the extremely impressive value for the price
paid on this camera, and also the powerful flash for night pictures on
the Casio and the many megapixels offered on this model.
On the downside, it seems digital cameras simple cannot match the old
ones based on negatives and rolls of film, in terms of taking spontanous
pictures, in focus almost every time.
Next, the colors are not specifically notable in the Casio, unlike a
Sony digital camera I've used, which truely are spectacular on the latter.
As well, the "best shot" or "pre-determined" settings for various
situations takes getting used to, and doesn't delieve as much as one might
think, or was promised. In fact, any amount of zoom used, even when
walking and taking pictures at the same time,will result in blur. Also,
some pre-set situations are very similar to others, such as for low light.
The Ebay function is not as incredible as one might think ...the SONY
camera I have (a big battery burner) takes close-ups a lot better than
this Casio.
Finally, in my box, there was no plastic camera case, which I had to
buy from Ebay for $10.
Overall, the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 is somewhat ideal for those wanting
to carry 24/7, all over their travels, in case they want to record
a sight or a situation or a person or a meeting for posterity, that
otherwise would be lost.
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