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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 months before the F5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-ZR1000 F5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 F5 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic F5

 EX-ZR1000 F5 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features 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) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the F5.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and F5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average (255 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $100