Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FZ300

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 3 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the FZ300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.