Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 — 10.1MP compact with larger 1/1.75in sensor and 3x zoom, 2007
The Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 is a slim digital compact that Casio released in August 2007, positioned toward the upper end of the Exilim Zoom lineup with a larger sensor and sharper resolution than the brand's entry-level Z-series models of the same year.
It features a 10.1-megapixel CCD sensor measuring 1/1.75 inch, larger than typical compact sensors, behind a 38-114mm equivalent f/2.8-5.1 lens with 3x optical zoom. The body measures about 91 x 57 x 24mm and weighs around 125g, runs on Casio's NP-40 battery, and stores images on SD/SDHC cards.
The above-average 1/1.75-inch sensor gives the EX-Z1080 a resolution and detail edge over cheaper 1/2.5-inch-sensor compacts of the same era, while keeping the slim, pocketable Exilim Zoom form factor that defined the range.
Used examples are common on the secondhand market; check the NP-40 battery for capacity, confirm the lens barrel extends smoothly without grinding noises, and inspect the LCD for scratches, since these were carried as everyday cameras for years.