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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-ZR1000 ZS5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012June 2010Newer by 28 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZS5 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-ZR1000 ZS5 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ZS5.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (255g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $572 $300