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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 13 months after the TS20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic TS20

 EX-ZR700 TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TS20 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS20

 EX-ZR700 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got 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 TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the TS20.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TS20.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $179