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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 15 months earlier than the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-ZR1000 ZS40 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZS40 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2012More recent by 15 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-ZR1000 ZS40 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the ZS40.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 shots 300 shots
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $572 $450