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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • New Model is Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years after the LX3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic LX3

 EX-ZR1000 LX3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012November 2008More modern by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 LX3 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic LX3

 EX-ZR1000 LX3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers external 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) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the LX3.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and LX3.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (265g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic LX3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $572 $449