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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 4 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR400 FX48 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FX48 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR400 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the FX48.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and FX48.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $325