Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-100 grades against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-100 and the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and ZS70 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and ZS70.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.