Casio Exilim EX-Z1000

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Front (6.5)

The front of the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 has a simple style compared to preceding models. The newest point-and-shoot, the EX-Z1000, however, returns to its minimalist style of Casio’s earliest models. The lens assembly, which makes up half the front surface, is flush to the right. Like many new point-and-shoot models, the lens has a collapsible barrel for flat storage. Above the lens is the auto focus assist light. Diagonal from the AF assist light is a small microphone hole. The flash is small and off center. Next to the flash is a modest size Casio logo. In the same lettering, the bottom front displays the Exilim’s capabilities: “10.1 Mega Pixels.” The metal embossed text “EXILIM” is the center feature next to the lens.
 

Back (7.25)

The majority of the camera back is the LCD screen, which fills up more than 3/4 of the back’s surface. With claims that it is the "world's first 2.8-inch wide and bright LCD," the Casio EX-Z1000 displays a much larger LCD screen than other super-compact point-and-shoot cameras. The Z1000 has the largest LCD monitor that Casio offers, although there are a handful of 2.8-inch and 3-inch screens currently available on other models. On the LCD screen is the Exilim logo, which stands out from the limited text on the back.

To the right of the LCD is a 4-way controller that is slightly elevated from the back surface, sitting on a disk. The controller is separated from the other noticeably smaller, flatter buttons, including the Menu button above it, and the curious "BS" (Best Shot) and trash buttons, located under the multi-selector. Above the multi-function buttons is an ineffective thumb grip of 5 small raised dots. 
 

The rounded left side of the camera body maintains the overall style of the sleek, metal camera. Notably absent are any buttons or text. Instead, the left side has a vertical seam that is a tight metal fit.

Right Side (6.75)

The main feature of the right side of the body is the swiveling eyelet for the wrist strap. Like the left side, the right side is smooth and plain with another tight seam and two small screws. 

Top (7.0)

Consistent with the rest of the camera, the top bears slick chrome with “Digital Camera EX-Z1000” in very small type on the left. The shutter button is located on the right and is elevated on a rotating switch for zoom. Rotate left to zoom out and right to magnify. Next to the shutter button is a tiny power button.

The top of the camera slants towards the back, making the three small icon buttons easy to reach from both above and from behind when using the LCD. The display button is near the center, and the playback button is next to the record button, which is used for stills and video. 
 

Bottom (6.75)
On the bottom right of the Z1000 is the battery and card reader compartment that opens by sliding the plastic door. The Casio serial number is printed on the door. On the bottom center is the port for the camera dock and above the port is a slightly off-center tripod socket. The speaker grill is on the left, along with three small screws that hold the camera together.