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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic SZ3, one being 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 SZ3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed around the same time to the SZ3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic SZ3

 EX-ZR700 SZ3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SZ3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic SZ3

 EX-ZR700 SZ3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the SZ3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
51
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $370 $150