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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 17 months later than the ZS10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS10

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 ZS10 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 ZS10 EX-ZR300 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS10

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the ZS10.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and ZS10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
38
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
29
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition (219g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
54
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
46
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
71
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
41
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic port
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 260 shots
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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $350