Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax P80
EX-ZR300 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-ZR300
P80 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax P80
EX-ZR300 | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and P80.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 gr (0.45 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $200 |