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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 FZ300 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2013Fresher by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 FZ300 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography features
40
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
46
 has manual focus
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
59
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather proof
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
57
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery life (380 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 weather proof
 has touch to focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 heavier than competition in class (691g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
52
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
62
 rather wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic FZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AEB    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $598