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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was launched 23 months later than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FZ35 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 FZ35 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FZ35 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the FZ35.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FZ35 is 92 and 72 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FZ35.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
41
 manual focus
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
34
 incredible zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
71
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
 has built in flash
 quite wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (486mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
41
 manual focus
 quite wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
26
 quite wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $999