Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FZ200
EX-ZR800 | FZ200 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-ZR800
FZ200 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ200
EX-ZR800 | FZ200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |