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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-100 ZR1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-100

 ZR1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-100 ZR1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
63
good battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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