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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 2 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR300 FH3 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FH3 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR300 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the FH3.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $160