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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS30

 EX-ZR300 TS30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TS30 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS30

 EX-ZR300 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TS30.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and TS30.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 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
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $180