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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR400 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FZ28 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR400 FZ28 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the FZ28.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-15
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $599