Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH20
EX-ZR700 | FH20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-ZR700
FH20 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH20
EX-ZR700 | FH20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the FH20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and FH20.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $370 | $179 |