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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 3 years before the TS6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS6

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 TS6 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-ZR300

					

					

						
 TS6 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 31 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS6

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the TS6.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and TS6.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
39
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery life (370 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
71
 great battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 good battery life (370 shots)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (500 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery life (370 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing mic support
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $300