Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH27
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40 Features
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91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
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Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH27
| EX-ZR700 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-ZR700
| FH27 | EX-ZR700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH27
| EX-ZR700 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the FH27.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and FH27.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine VI |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 57 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $370 | $229 |