Casio’s 7.2 megapixel Exilim EX-Z700 Review Roundup includes summaries from all main digital camera expert reviewers as they become available, company specification sheet, owners manual, Digital Camera Tracker’s unique reviewers opinion thermometer, and sample photos taken with the Casio Exilim EX-Z700.

Main Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Features Include:

• 2.7 inch LCD
• 3x optical zoom
• 460 shots per charge
• anti-shake

Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Reviewer - Opinion Thermometer

ImagingResource
Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Video Guide
DigitalCameraInfo
Steve’s Digicams
Cameras.co.uk
CNET
* Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Review Roundup
PopPhoto
ThinkCamera
Pocket-lint
DigitalCameraInfo
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z700 Press Release

Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Spec Sheet

[Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Spec Sheet at Casio]

Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Owners Manual

[Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Owners Manual]

Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Sample Photos

[Sample Photos at ImagingResource]
[Sample Photos at Steve's Digicams]

Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Reviewer - Opinion Thermometer

ImagingResource
Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Video Guide
DigitalCameraInfo
Steve’s Digicams
Cameras.co.uk
CNET
* Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Review Roundup
PopPhoto
ThinkCamera
Pocket-lint
DigitalCameraInfo
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z700 Press Release

[Sample Photos at Pocket-lint]

Read More Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Reviews

ImagingResource - 4/19/2007 - reviews the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and writes, “Though it’s not the flashiest or slimmest model on the market, the Casio EXILIM EX-Z700 has a lot going for it. With a 7.2 megapixel sensor, a fairly standard 3x zoom (38-114mm equivalent focal range), and a 2.7-inch LCD, the Casio EX-Z700 doesn’t break any new ground, but it is a good little camera. The Z700’s design is simple, but attractive and highly functional. Overall performance was quite speedy. The Casio EX-Z700’s prefocus shutter lag was an impressive 0.01 second, making it great for candid shots of the kids. Typical of Casios, the EX-Z700 comes with a whopping 37 specialty modes, including an eBay mode that captures images at reduced resolution with auto macro focusing. More unusual is a new Auto Framing mode which tracks moving subjects and crops the frame so they’re located at the center of the resulting photo. Anyone who takes pictures of children or pets will find this mode very useful for keeping moving subjects in focus.”

Cameras.co.uk - 1/30/2007 - has a video guide of the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write, “An area where Casio offer more choice than other brands is with the number of scene modes the camera has. It has over thirty. These are referred to as Best Shots. When you select a scene the camera will recognise the type of photo you are about to take. It will adjust the settings to try and ensure the best possible photo. It doesn’t always work out the way you plan it, but scene modes can be useful.”

DigitalCameraInfo - 11/22/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 has a lot going for it. The digital camera has 7.2 megapixels and still keeps shutter lag to a minimum. It has a lengthy list of interesting scene modes, which some users will find fabulous and others will curse. It takes decent pictures in optimal lighting and its built-in flash has plenty of controls to keep it from whitening foreheads and such. The pocket-sized camera is easy to transport and its battery lasts an incredible 460 shots per charge.”

Steve’s Digicams - 11/18/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “I was a bit surprised after testing the Z700. While image quality is a bit better than its predecessor, performance was a great deal slower, which is the opposite of what you’d expect from a newer model. The noise issue with the high ISO (800) mode that the Anti-Shake system uses is still present, however it has improved slightly. That said, I feel with an MSRP of about US$280, the Z700 offers an Ok value for a 7-megapixel model.”

Cameras.co.uk - 11/6/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 is a good solid digital camera. It is competitively priced and if you do not want to pay over the odds for a pocket sized camera then this model is well worth considering.”

CNET - 10/30/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “The Casio Exilim EX-700 is an unremarkable point-and-shoot camera that doesn’t excel at anything, though its performance and size make it great for quick snapshots. If you can afford them, the Canon PowerShot SD800 and the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T10 offer superior image quality in the same pocketable size for a slightly higher price.”

PopPhoto - 10/11/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 is ideal for someone looking to purchase a compact camera to take anywhere with them that sports some style and features. Since there are no manual modes, the Best Shot scene modes will guide you in your shooting. For the most part, the image quality was pretty good, especially in outdoor shots. Indoor shots in low light did offer some digital noise and graininess, especially as we went from ISO 200 to 400. All in the all the 7.2-megapixel EX-Z700 packs a big punch in such a small package.”

ThinkCamera - 10/11/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “This is going to come as no real surprise - Casio get another ThinkCamera Editor’s Choice for the Z700. It does everything that the Z600 does with more pixels and a couple of new tricks. Low light shooting isn’t quite as good but it’s still better than 90% of the cameras we test so I’ll let that one slide. Online prices go all the way up to £250 but shop hard and you should get the camera and some memory for less than £200 which makes it a great buy.”

Pocket-lint - 10/11/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “Once again, the watchwords here are “less is so much more”. Casio has a great little camera in the Z700 but one marred by having more pixels than it needs (given the market) on a sensor that’s just too small. Drop this to a 5-megapixel camera and the noise would probably vanish – or at least be much less prominent. And that AF system is just flippin’ frustrating so I cannot recommend this camera.

DigitalCameraInfo - 10/5/2006 - has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and they write - “The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 has a lot going for it. The digital camera has 7.2 megapixels and still keeps shutter lag to a minimum. It has a lengthy list of interesting scene modes, which some users will find impressive and others will curse. It takes decent pictures in optimal lighting and its built-in flash has plenty of controls to keep it from whitening foreheads and such. The pocket-sized camera is easy to transport and its battery lasts an incredible 460 shots per charge. The Casio Z700 isn’t all butterflies and fairies though. Its audio recording capabilities are limited to subjects within a few feet of the camera, its mode dial is nonexistent so users have to enter the lengthy menu system for everything , and a glitch in the playback menu makes the camera look a bit unfinished. Still, the price is right at $299. The Casio Z700 isn’t exceptionally impressive, but it is an average camera that takes average pictures – and you can get it at an average price.”

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z700 Announced

Casio Exilim EX-Z700 Initial Press Release

JULY 26 2006, LONDON, UK - Casio Electronics Co. Ltd., and its parent company, Casio Computer Co. Ltd., announced today the release of the Exilim Zoom EX-Z700, the latest addition to its stylish series of Exilim digital cameras. This newest member of the Exilim family combines the high-resolution performance of an effective 7.2 megapixels with Casio’s Super Bright LCD for easy viewing in broad daylight.

The EX-Z700’s Super Bright LCD is both big and bright: the 2.7 inch screen with 1200cd/m2 brightness is easy to see, even on a sunny day. At 7.2 megapixels, the high-performance EX-Z700 ensures crystal-clear image output for both printing and screen, delivering extraordinary photographic detail. The long-life battery packs enough power for around 460 still images on a single charge, and the camera comes with Casio’s Anti Shake DSP to reduce photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. All in all, the EX-Z700 strikes an extremely attractive balance between slim, stylish looks and high-performance functionality. It also adds brand new picture-taking functions in BEST SHOT mode.

New BEST SHOT modes

Auto Framing - Casio’s new Auto Framing mode keeps dynamic subjects like playful, active children at the centre of the photograph, solving one of photography’s most perplexing challenges. This original new function is based on Casio-developed “auto-follow” technology for tracking the movement of photo subjects. In Auto Framing mode, a thin, outlined frame appears on the LCD, centred on the moving subject of the photo. The area within the frame indicates the image that will be saved when the shutter is fully depressed.

Layout Shot - With new Layout Shot mode, photographers can combine multiple shots of friends taken with the same scenic backdrop into a single collage, or even mix shots with different compositions to create a single artistic layout. Users simply select one of two predefined layout templates, then take two or three photographs, and save the results to create a single composite image. Layout Shot delivers a whole new way to enjoy expressive photography.

Key features for superior performance

* 7.2 million effective pixels; 3x optical zoom
* Large 2.7 inch LCD with a brightness of 1200cd/m2 *1
* Takes up to 460 still images on a single charge of the long life battery *2(CIPA standard)
* Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
* BEST SHOT modes deliver great photo results simply by selecting one of 37 sample images to represent the current photo scene

The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 will be available in silver and gunmetal in the UK and Eire from August 2006. Visit www.casio.co.uk for more information.