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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 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 LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 7 months after the LZ20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 LZ20 EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the LZ20.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and LZ20 is 92 and 71 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and LZ20.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date  of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
40
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
37
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (500 shots)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
71
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (499g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
52
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 great battery power (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic jack
25
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic LZ20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
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) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Price at launch $0 $250