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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed at a similar time to the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic SZ3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 SZ3 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 SZ3 EX-ZR400 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic SZ3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 SZ3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the SZ3.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and SZ3.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
39
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
30
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography details
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (126 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography information
71
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than average (126g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
38
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
31
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Cost at release $0 $150