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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 8 years prior to the E-M1 III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the E-M1 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 EX-ZR700 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Casio EX-ZR700

 E-M1 III EX-ZR700 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2013Fresher by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus E-M1 III

 EX-ZR700 E-M1 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the E-M1 III.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and E-M1 III is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and E-M1 III.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-29 2020-02-11
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $370 $1,800