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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was introduced at a similar time to the ZR1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H10 scores vs the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-H10 ZR1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-H10

 ZR1 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-H10 ZR1 
LaunchedJune 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 and the ZR1.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-06-11 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $280