Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LF1

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 3 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.