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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
36
Features
73
Overall
50

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FZ300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was revealed 17 months prior to the FZ300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-100 matches up against the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FZ300

 EX-100 FZ300 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Casio EX-100

 FZ300 EX-100 
IntroducedJuly 2015February 2014More modern by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FZ300

 EX-100 FZ300 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the FZ300.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and FZ300 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and FZ300.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 has got the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more aged EX-100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
63
great battery power (390 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment proof
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
61
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (691g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-06 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 389 grams (0.86 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 390 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $572 $598