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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR300 FX48 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FX48 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZR300 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the FX48.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and FX48.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2009-01-27
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 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
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $325