Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX5

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 14 months after the LX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got 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) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the LX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.