Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 19 months before the ZS35 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and ZS35.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.