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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic ZS60

 EX-ZR100 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ZS60 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011Newer by 54 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS60

 EX-ZR100 ZS60 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the ZS60.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than competitors (282g)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS60
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $248