Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.