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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 19 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-ZR400 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZS7 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-ZR400 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the ZS7.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
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 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 shots -
Type of battery 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 One One
Launch cost $0 $350