Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FZ100 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FZ100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.