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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 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 FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 5 years before the FZ80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic FZ80

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 FZ80 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Casio EX-ZR300

					

					

						
 FZ80 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2012Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ80

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 FZ80 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the FZ80.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FZ80 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and FZ80.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
58
 manual focus
 MP count decent (18MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (500 shots)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
71
 good battery (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than average in class (616g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good battery (500 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
 manual focus
 pretty wide (20mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic support
28
 pretty wide (20mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (616g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic FZ80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
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    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 616 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $399