Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 15 months before the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.