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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR700 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FZ28 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR700 FZ28 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the FZ28.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-15
Body design 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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $599