Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZR1
EX-ZR1000 | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
ZR1 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZR1
EX-ZR1000 | ZR1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior measurements 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ZR1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine V |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | 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 speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $572 | $280 |