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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 3 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR700 FH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FH1 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR700 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the FH1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and FH1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $150