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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 2 years after the FH22 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-ZR300 FH22 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FH22 EX-ZR300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-ZR300 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the FH22.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FH22.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
offers focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $200