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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-ZR400 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FX78 EX-ZR400 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-ZR400 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features 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) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the FX78.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and FX78.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery style 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $210