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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 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 FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 4 years before the FZ80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ80

 EX-ZR400 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 FZ80 EX-ZR400 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2013Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ80

 EX-ZR400 FZ80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got 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 FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the FZ80.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and FZ80 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and FZ80.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
28
really wide (20mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $399