Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700/Casio-EX-ZR700-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70/Panasonic-ZS70-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Released April 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS70
EX-ZR700 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Casio EX-ZR700
ZS70 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 51 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS70
EX-ZR700 | ZS70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the ZS70.
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and ZS70.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 380 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $370 | $450 |