Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR700 was unveiled 2 years after the FZ40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FZ40
| EX-ZR700 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR700
| FZ40 | EX-ZR700 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ40
| EX-ZR700 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements 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 FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the FZ40.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and FZ40.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $370 | $420 |