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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 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 FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FZ100

 EX-ZR1000 FZ100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FZ100 EX-ZR1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ100

 EX-ZR1000 FZ100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
64
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 255g (0.56 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $500