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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 24 months earlier than the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FZ70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 FZ70 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 FZ70 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 FZ70 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FZ70.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FZ70 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and FZ70.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (204g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
46
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
55
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery power (400 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography details
63
 lighter than competition (204 grams)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (20mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (204g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
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 fairly wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300