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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 9 months later than the FH8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-ZR1000 FH8 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FH8 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH8

 EX-ZR1000 FH8 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior measurements 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 FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the FH8.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FH8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
70
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (123g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 photos
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $572 $149