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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH2

 EX-ZR400 FH2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FH2 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH2

 EX-ZR400 FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the FH2.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and FH2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than average (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 life 500 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $149