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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 6 months after the FZ150 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 FZ150 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 FZ150 EX-ZR1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 FZ150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012April 2012Similar age
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the FZ150.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and FZ150.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
43
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
41
 has manual focus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
68
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (255g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
58
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
50
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery (470 per charge)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery (410 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
70
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
 great battery (410 per charge)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery (470 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
48
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (410 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (255g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $499