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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 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 FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ40

 EX-ZR400 FZ40 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FZ40 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ40

 EX-ZR400 FZ40 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the FZ40.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FZ40 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
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better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than average (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $420