Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZR1
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
(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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 grades against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic ZR1
| EX-Z280 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-Z280
| ZR1 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZR1
| EX-Z280 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the ZR1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and ZR1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | NP-80 | - |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $180 | $280 |