Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300/Casio-EX-ZR300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR300 was launched 17 months after the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH5
EX-ZR300 | FH5 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-ZR300
FH5 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH5
EX-ZR300 | FH5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the FH5.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and FH5.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $329 | $169 |