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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was introduced 4 years after the FX48 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR700 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FX48 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR700 FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the FX48.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and FX48.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $325