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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 11 months earlier than the SZ8 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 EX-ZR700 SZ8 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-ZR700

					

					

						
 SZ8 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 EX-ZR700 SZ8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the SZ8.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and SZ8.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the release date  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (222g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 low fps (3.0 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average (222g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competition (159g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (288mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
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 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures 200 pictures
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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $370 $275