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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-ZR400 FH6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FH6 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-ZR400 FH6 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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