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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-ZR700 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FH20 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-ZR700 FH20 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
71
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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