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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 19 months after the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 LS5 EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the LS5.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and LS5.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (160 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
71
 great battery (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
52
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
36
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery life (160 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
32
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 160 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $294