Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS100

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 3 years before the ZS100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ZS100.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.