Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-100 was revealed 4 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-100 scores vs the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic ZR1
EX-100 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-100
ZR1 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZR1
EX-100 | ZR1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 vs the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ZR1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and ZR1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer EX-100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-06 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 390 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $572 | $280 |