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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 3 years after the FH1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR400 FH1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FH1 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR400 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the FH1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and FH1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $150