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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 19 months after the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ47

 EX-ZR400 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FZ47 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ47

 EX-ZR400 FZ47 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the FZ47.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FZ47 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (498g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (498g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ47
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $379