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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 11 months after the 3D1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR1000 3D1 
ReleasedSeptember 2012November 2011Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 3D1 EX-ZR1000 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR1000 3D1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the 3D1.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and 3D1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and 3D1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $670