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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years after the FH1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR300 FH1 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FH1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-ZR300 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the FH1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and FH1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $150