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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 18 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FX700

 EX-ZR15 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FX700 EX-ZR15 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FX700

 EX-ZR15 FX700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the FX700.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and FX700.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FX700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $399