Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z1
Released in 2009, Exilim EX-Z1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-Z1
vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Exilim EX-Z138 mm²
Exilim Pro EX-F1- Area ratio
- 1.33:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 33.2%
The Exilim Pro EX-F1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-Z1MetricExilim Pro EX-F1
10.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.68 µmPixel pitch2.51 µm
2.82 µm²Pixel area6.32 µm²
35.49 MP/cm²Pixel density15.83 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight671 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCasio NP-100 Li Ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Exilim Pro EX-F1 has the larger sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z1 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-Z1 has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-Z1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exilim Pro EX-F1
Released in 2008, Exilim Pro EX-F1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 671 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.