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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR300 FZ28 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FZ28 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-ZR300 FZ28 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the FZ28.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $599