Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX580

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 3 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and FX580.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.