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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was brought out 8 months after the XS1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-ZR800 XS1 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 XS1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-ZR800 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the XS1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and XS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Panasonic XS1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $429 $130