Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 4 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and ZR1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.