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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 17 months later than the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-ZR300 FH27 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FH27 EX-ZR300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-ZR300 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the FH27.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and FH27.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
38
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
54
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 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 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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $229