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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 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 S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 17 months after the S3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR300 S3 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S3 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR300 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external 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 S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the S3.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and S3.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Panasonic S3 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $110