Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic S3
EX-ZR300 | S3 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR300
S3 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic S3
EX-ZR300 | S3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |