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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 14 months prior to the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FZ70 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 FZ70 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJuly 2013May 2012Fresher by 14 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 FZ70 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the FZ70.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and FZ70 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and FZ70.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the age  of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
56
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
55
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery life (400 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
71
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
 good battery life (400 CIPA)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (606g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
52
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
54
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (205g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
26
 decently wide (20mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than average (606g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 500 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $300