Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FZ300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-S200 has external dimensions of 100 x 55 x 18 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.71″) and weighs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-S200 and the Panasonic FZ300. Casio EX-S200 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 32mm narrower, 37mm shorter and 99mm thinner than Panasonic FZ300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FZ300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Casio EX-S200 is significantly lighter (559g ) than the Panasonic FZ300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the FZ300, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the EX-S200.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ300's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-S200's 2.7 screen.
Moreover, Panasonic FZ300 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Casio EX-S200 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ300.