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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 3 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS3

					

					

						
 EX-ZR400 ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

					

					

						
 ZS3 EX-ZR400 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS3

					

					

						
 EX-ZR400 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the ZS3.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
39
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (229g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
71
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
 lighter than others in class (229 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
30
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (229g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $200