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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 17 months after the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 FH7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-ZR700

          

          

            
 FH7 EX-ZR700 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the FH7.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and FH7.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
43
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
50
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
70
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 comes with touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
51
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
34
 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-09-07
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 pictures
Style of battery 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 1 1
Launch price $370 $149