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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 21 months after the ZS10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS10

 EX-ZR1000 ZS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZS10 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS10

 EX-ZR1000 ZS10 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the ZS10.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS10.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others (255g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 $350