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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 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 LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was launched 14 months after the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic LX5

 EX-ZR700 LX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 LX5 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LX5

 EX-ZR700 LX5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the LX5.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and LX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $370 $294