Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS30

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 23 months prior to the TS30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the TS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and TS30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.