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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Released August 2013
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 3 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 FZ40 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2010More recent by 38 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 FZ40 EX-ZR800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 FZ40 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the FZ40.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and FZ40.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
46
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
51
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
74
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
51
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 494 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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