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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
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")
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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