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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 23 months later than the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FX700

 EX-ZR300 FX700 
RevealedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FX700 EX-ZR300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX700

 EX-ZR300 FX700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the FX700.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and FX700.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $399