Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20 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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 4 months later than the TS20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS20
EX-ZR300 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-ZR300
TS20 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS20
EX-ZR300 | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer 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 TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and TS20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2012-01-31 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 250 images |
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 |
Price at release | $329 | $179 |