Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the LF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with 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) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and LF1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.