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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 4 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-10 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 EX-10 ZR1 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 EX-10 ZR1 
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 and the ZR1.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and ZR1 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and ZR1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The newer EX-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
42
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
67
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (455 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
65
 good battery pack (455 shots)
 boasts touch to focus
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competitors (384g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
57
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
58
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (455 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
32
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (384g)
28
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.90 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $456 $280