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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 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 LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 10 months prior to the LF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic LF1

 EX-ZR400 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 LF1 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LF1

 EX-ZR400 LF1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the LF1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and LF1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
36
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 500 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $500