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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 6 months earlier than the FP8 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z400 FP8 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-Z400

 FP8 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-Z400 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 versus Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the FP8.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
37
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300