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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 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 FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 7 months after the FZ200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 FZ200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 FZ200 EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 FZ200 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the FZ200.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and FZ200.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
44
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
48
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
57
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
51
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
71
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
 better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (588g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
48
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (540 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
63
 pretty wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 470 photos 540 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $499