Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400/Casio-EX-ZR400-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1/Panasonic-SZ1-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
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.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic SZ1
EX-ZR400 | SZ1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-ZR400
SZ1 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic SZ1
EX-ZR400 | SZ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 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 | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $179 |