Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z400 was launched 12 months before the FP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FP1
EX-Z400 | FP1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-Z400
FP1 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP1
EX-Z400 | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the FP1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and FP1.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $153 |