Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50
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40 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
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57 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-ZR300
ZS50 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | May 2012 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS50
EX-ZR300 | ZS50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the ZS50.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and ZS50.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $329 | $350 |