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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 3 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZR300 ZS1 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2009Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ZS1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZR300 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the ZS1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR300 will show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $0