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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed within a month of the XS1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-ZR700 XS1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 XS1 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-ZR700 XS1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 features physical 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the XS1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and XS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $370 $130