Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX7
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
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86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
(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 LX7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic LX5
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic LX7
| EX-ZR400 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-ZR400
| LX7 | EX-ZR400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LX7
| EX-ZR400 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | October 2012 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the LX7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and LX7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-10-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 grams (0.45 pounds) | 298 grams (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $400 |