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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 9 months after the FH7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FH7 
RevealedMay 2012September 2011More modern by 9 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 FH7 EX-ZR300 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer 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) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the FH7.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and FH7.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the release date  of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than average (126g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery life (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
71
 good battery life (500 shots)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than average (126g)
 features focus via touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 good battery life (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average (126g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 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 pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $149