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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years after the FX75 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FX75

 EX-ZR300 FX75 
LaunchedMay 2012June 2010More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FX75 EX-ZR300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX75

 EX-ZR300 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements 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 FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the FX75.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FX75.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX75
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $139