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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS70

 EX-ZR400 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZS70 EX-ZR400 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS70

 EX-ZR400 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the ZS70.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ZS70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
79
better than average battery power (380 shots)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $450