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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 3 years after the ZR3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR400 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZR3 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR400 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside measurements 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 ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the ZR3.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ZR3.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format 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 1 1
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