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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 19 months later than the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 ZS8 EX-ZR400 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside dimensions 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 ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the ZS8.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and ZS8.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
30
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
57
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
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 good battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than others (205g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $275