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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Panasonic ZR1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-ZR1000 ZR1 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 39 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZR1 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-ZR1000 ZR1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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