Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 13 months later than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and SZ1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.