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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH8, one being 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 FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 13 months later than the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-ZR400 FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FH8 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH8

 EX-ZR400 FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the FH8.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and FH8.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $149