Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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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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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS30
EX-ZR300 | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-ZR300
TS30 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | May 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS30
EX-ZR300 | TS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |