Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR1
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35 Features
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z90 was unveiled about the same time to the ZR1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZR1
| EX-Z90 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-Z90
| ZR1 | EX-Z90 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZR1
| EX-Z90 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 and the ZR1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and ZR1.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 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 model | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $280 |