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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 7 months earlier than the ZS25 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 ZS25 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 ZS25 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the ZS25.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and ZS25.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
31
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery (500 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
44
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
71
 good battery (500 shots)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 has focus by touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $300