Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic LS5
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
(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 LS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Released July 2011
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic LS5
| EX-ZR300 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| LS5 | EX-ZR300 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic LS5
| EX-ZR300 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with 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) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the LS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and LS5.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition (126g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 160 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $329 | $294 |