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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR800 FX48 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 FX48 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR800 FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the FX48.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and FX48.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $429 $325