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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 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 FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 7 months later than the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ200

 EX-ZR400 FZ200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FZ200 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ200

 EX-ZR400 FZ200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the FZ200.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and FZ200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
great battery (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
63
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine VII FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.45 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 500 photos 540 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $499