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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 2 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-ZR400 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FH27 EX-ZR400 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-ZR400 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the FH27.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and FH27.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Touch Screen 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 rate 30.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $229