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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 FH2 EX-ZR700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the FH2.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and FH2.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (222 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
71
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than others (222g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 has touch focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
52
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (222g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
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 - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 270 photos
Style 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $370 $149