Clicky

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The EX-ZR300 was revealed 17 months later than the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FX78 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 FX78 EX-ZR300 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the FX78.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and FX78.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography info
39
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
71
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than others (205g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
52
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
 pretty wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (205g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	

		

			
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $210