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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-ZR700 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 ZS80 EX-ZR700 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-ZR700 ZS80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the ZS80.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and ZS80.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $370 $448