Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 7 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the FZ1000 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FZ1000 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and FZ1000 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.