Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years after the FS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FS25
EX-ZR300 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-ZR300
FS25 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FS25
EX-ZR300 | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the FS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FS25.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | 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 | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 images | - |
Battery style | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $329 | $230 |