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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched very close to the ZS30 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 ZS30 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 ZS30 EX-ZR700 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the ZS30.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and ZS30.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
50
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery (470 per charge)
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
46
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
70
 great battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 offers focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 great battery (470 per charge)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone socket
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
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    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $370 $250