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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 4 years after the LX3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic LX3

 EX-ZR700 LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2008More modern by 52 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 LX3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LX3

 EX-ZR700 LX3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the LX3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and LX3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LX3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $449