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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR400 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FH3 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR400 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the FH3.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and FH3.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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 rate 30.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $160