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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years after the ZS5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-ZR700 ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 ZS5 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-ZR700 ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior measurements 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 ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the ZS5.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and ZS5.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $370 $300