Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 17 months later than the ZS1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and ZS1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR10 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.