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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years before the ZS45 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS45

 EX-ZR1000 ZS45 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZS45 EX-ZR1000 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2012Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS45

 EX-ZR1000 ZS45 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical measurements 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 ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the ZS45.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS45.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than average (249g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (249g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS45
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $300