Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ47
EX-ZR400 | FZ47 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Casio EX-ZR400
FZ47 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ47
EX-ZR400 | FZ47 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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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 |