Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 15 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS7
EX-ZR1000 | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 15 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
ZS7 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS7
EX-ZR1000 | ZS7 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the ZS7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS7.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-25 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $572 | $350 |