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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FZ40

 EX-ZR1000 FZ40 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2010Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FZ40 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ40

 EX-ZR1000 FZ40 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior dimensions 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 FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the FZ40.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FZ40 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and FZ40.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (255g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (494g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $420