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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 ZS60 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 ZS60 EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2012More modern by 44 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 ZS60 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the ZS60.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and ZS60.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
39
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
53
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
71
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 lighter than others in class (282g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (500 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
71
 good battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
 lighter than others in class (282 grams)
 features touch focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
52
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good battery (500 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
59
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 supports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (282g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic ZS60
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 500 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $248