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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 10 months after the ZS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 10 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

          

          

            
 ZS20 EX-ZR700 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the ZS20.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and ZS20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
30
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
50
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
70
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (206g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $370 $349