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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 2 years after the FH1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR1000 FH1 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FH1 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR1000 FH1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the FH1.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and FH1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others (255 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30,20,15 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $572 $150