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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR700 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FH3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR700 FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the FH3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and FH3.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 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 rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $370 $160