Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FZ28
EX-ZR700 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-ZR700
FZ28 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ28
EX-ZR700 | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |