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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 23 months prior to the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic SZ10

					

					

						
 EX-ZR400 SZ10 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR400

					

					

						
 SZ10 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic SZ10

					

					

						
 EX-ZR400 SZ10 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SZ10.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and SZ10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 low fps (1.4 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
71
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
52
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
41
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing external mic support
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $200