Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108 x 62 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.46″) and weighs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS50 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34″) and weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and the Panasonic ZS50. Casio EX-ZR1000 is 3mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Panasonic ZS50 but it is also 3mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS50.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS50.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS50 is 12g lighter than the Casio EX-ZR1000 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS50's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Casio EX-ZR1000 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS50 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-ZR1000.