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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 7 months later than the LZ20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 LZ20 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012More recent by 7 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 LZ20 EX-ZR700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the LZ20.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and LZ20.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR700 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
36
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
51
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
71
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (499 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
45
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
25
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than others (499 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 grams (0.49 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $250