Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 13 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH6
EX-ZR400 | FH6 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-ZR400
FH6 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH6
EX-ZR400 | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the FH6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and FH6.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | 280 photographs |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $129 |