Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 10 months after the LX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic LX5
EX-ZR1000 | LX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
LX5 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic LX5
EX-ZR1000 | LX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and LX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-25 | 2011-12-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $572 | $294 |