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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 7 months before the TS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS25

 EX-ZR300 TS25 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TS25 EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS25

 EX-ZR300 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the TS25.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $180