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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Announced August 2013
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was released 4 years after the ZS1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZR800 ZS1 
ReleasedAugust 2013May 2009Newer by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZS1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZR800 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the ZS1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ZS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
74
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $429 $0