Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and FZ300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.