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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 7 months after the 3D1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR300 3D1 
LaunchedMay 2012November 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 3D1 EX-ZR300 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR300 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer measurements 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 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the 3D1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and 3D1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
has touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $670