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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled very close to the LZ30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic LZ30

 EX-ZR700 LZ30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 LZ30 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ30

 EX-ZR700 LZ30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the LZ30.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and LZ30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography advice
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography factors
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good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery (380 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (552g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (552 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 552 gr (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $370 $230