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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 2 years after the S3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR700 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR700 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the S3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and S3.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
70
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S3 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 gr (0.49 pounds) 117 gr (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $110