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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-ZR400 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZS80 EX-ZR400 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-ZR400 ZS80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the ZS80.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $448