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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed within a month of the ZS30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS30

 EX-ZR400 ZS30 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZS30 EX-ZR400 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS30

 EX-ZR400 ZS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the ZS30.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (198g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (198 grams)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $250