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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was released 11 months before the ZS40 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-ZR400 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZS40 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-ZR400 ZS40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside measurements 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the ZS40.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and ZS40.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $450