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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic ZS50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-ZR300 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ZS50 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 31 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-ZR300 ZS50 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (243 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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