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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the FZ35 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZR1000 FZ35 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FZ35 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZR1000 FZ35 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the FZ35.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and FZ35 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FZ35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (255g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 397g (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $999