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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 13 months after the FZ200 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 FZ200 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2012Newer by 13 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 FZ200 EX-ZR800 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 FZ200 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the FZ200.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and FZ200.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
44
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
48
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
51
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
46
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery life (540 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
74
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
 good battery life (540 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (588g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
55
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
48
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (540 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
34
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
63
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others in class (588g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 470 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $499