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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZR700 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 46 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 ZS1 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZR700 ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the ZS1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and ZS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (229g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $0