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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 2 years after the S1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-ZR700 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S1 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic S1

 EX-ZR700 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer measurements 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 S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the S1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (117g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.49 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 240 images
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $370 $269