Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-ZR300 was manufactured 17 months later than the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH25
EX-ZR300 | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-ZR300
FH25 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH25
EX-ZR300 | FH25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides 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 FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the FH25.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and FH25.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 | 250 photographs |
Battery format | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $329 | $180 |