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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 7 months prior to the F5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-ZR300 F5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 F5 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic F5

 EX-ZR300 F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the F5.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and F5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $100