Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 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
- Launched May 2012
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FX75
EX-ZR300 | FX75 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Casio EX-ZR300
FX75 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX75
EX-ZR300 | FX75 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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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 |