Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LX5

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.