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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was announced 7 months later than the SZ5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic SZ5

 EX-ZR700 SZ5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SZ5 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic SZ5

 EX-ZR700 SZ5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the SZ5.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and SZ5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
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better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic SZ5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-07-18
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 222 gr (0.49 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $195