Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 months earlier than the LZ30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features 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) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.