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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 15 months after the 3D1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR700 3D1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 15 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 3D1 EX-ZR700 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR700 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the 3D1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and 3D1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $670