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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZR400 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FZ35 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZR400 FZ35 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the FZ35.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FZ35 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and FZ35.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
26
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $999