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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 23 months prior to the FZ300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 FZ300 EX-ZR800 
AnnouncedJuly 2015August 2013Newer by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 FZ300 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the FZ300.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and FZ300.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
59
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment proofing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery (380 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
74
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
 good battery (380 per charge)
 environment proofing
 includes focus via touch
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than competitors in class (691 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
55
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (470 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery (380 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
62
 pretty wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 470 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $598