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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 6 years before the ZS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 ZS80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 ZS80 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2012Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 ZS80 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the ZS80.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and ZS80.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
54
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
75
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
71
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
52
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
73
 pretty wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 500 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $448