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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 5 months before the SZ1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-ZR100 SZ1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SZ1 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-ZR100 SZ1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer measurements 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 SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the SZ1.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $179