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Review summary: Casio's parade of metal-clad, ultra-compact snapshot cameras in the Exilim line has culminated in the Exilim EX-Z1000, a 10.1-megapixel mite of a camera. It has a higher pixel count than many professional cameras, but no manual exposure modes and a ...

Pros: Durable metal body ; Widescreen LCD ; Very compact ; Fast burst mode with flash ; Ability to save 999 custom modes

Cons: Poor image quality ; Lack of manual modes ; Poor seals against dust and dirt ; 8 MB of internal memory is too small to be useful

Verdict: The EX-Z1000 is not the leading camera its specs suggest it might be. It demonstrates why other manufactures haven't made 10-megapixel ultra-compact cameras: 1) they can't get good image quality out of such small sensors; 2) snapshooters don't need ...

Review summary: If you thought the megapixel war was over, you'll be surprised to learn of Casio's 10.1mp EX-Z1000. Fortunately, there's more to this pocket-camera than photo-diodes.

Pros: Great screen, intelligent layout, and sturdy build. Plenty of handy scene-based presets, including high-sensitivity mode

Cons: Noisy images at ISO 400 and above. Expensive.

Verdict: Metering accuracy is good, the 3x optical zoom is sharp, and white balance is fine, except in low-light where an unexpected blue-tinge required adjustment. Otherwise, image quality was impressive for a point-&-shoot. At around £400, you shouldn't ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: 10-megapixels in a compact camera? From Casio? The big number captures the headlines but does it cut the mustard?

Verdict: Despite, and not because of, the megapixel willy-waving, the EX-Z1000 is a superb camera. It possesses first class build quality, brisk performance, outstanding image quality and an innovative and easy-to-use control system that makes it ideal for a ...

Review summary: Compact 10-megapixel digital camera with 3x digital zoom

Pros: Great interface ; responsive shutter

Cons: Overprocessed images ; poor low-light shots

Verdict: The Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 is sleek and easy to use, but noisy photos and mixed performance hold it back

Review summary: I?ve covered digital cameras for too long. It seems every conversation starts out??remember when?? As in remember when a three-megapixel camera like the Minolta RD-3000 cost $3,000...

Pros: 10MP for less than $400 ; very good image quality ; excellent on-screen menus ; good response time

Cons: Poor focusing with Quick Focus mode ; bad movie mode ; no printed owners manual