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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 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 FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was unveiled around the same time to the FZ60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FZ60

 EX-ZR300 FZ60 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FZ60 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ60

 EX-ZR300 FZ60 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the FZ60.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FZ60 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FZ60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ60
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.45 lb) 493 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $350