Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic GF1

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 3 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the GF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and GF1 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and GF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.