Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-ZR400 was unveiled 10 months after the FZ150 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ150
EX-ZR400 | FZ150 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | April 2012 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Casio EX-ZR400
FZ150 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ150
EX-ZR400 | FZ150 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features external 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 FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the FZ150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FZ150 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and FZ150.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 528 grams (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 410 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $499 |