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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 6 months after the ZS20 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS20

					

					

						
 EX-ZR1000 ZS20 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

					

					

						
 ZS20 EX-ZR1000 
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS20

					

					

						
 EX-ZR1000 ZS20 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2012Similar age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the ZS20.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS20.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

						Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
43
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
30
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
68
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (206g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
50
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
70
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than competitors (206g)
 features focus via touch
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $572 $349