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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 11 months earlier than the LZ40 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic LZ40

 EX-ZR700 LZ40 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 LZ40 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ40

 EX-ZR700 LZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the LZ40.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and LZ40.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
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great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (524g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (524g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic LZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $370 $219