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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the LF1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic LF1

 EX-ZR800 LF1 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 LF1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LF1

 EX-ZR800 LF1 
LaunchedAugust 2013November 2013Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 features physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the LF1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and LF1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 250 photographs
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $500