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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 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 FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 18 months after the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FX90

 EX-ZR400 FX90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FX90 EX-ZR400 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX90

 EX-ZR400 FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the FX90.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and FX90.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FX90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 205 grams (0.45 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at release $0 $227