Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic XS1
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
(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 XS1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic XS1
| EX-ZR400 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-ZR400
| XS1 | EX-ZR400 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic XS1
| EX-ZR400 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the XS1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and XS1.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great battery (500 shots)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 103g (0.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Style 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $130 |