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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 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 FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 2 months after the FZ150 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FZ150

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 FZ150 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 FZ150 EX-ZR300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ150

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 FZ150 
IntroducedMay 2012April 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the FZ150.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FZ150 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and FZ150.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
41
 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
58
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (410 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
71
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
 better than average battery power (410 per charge)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 528 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 500 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $499