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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was launched 2 years after the S3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 grades against the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-10 S3 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-10

 S3 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic S3

 EX-10 S3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 features external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the S3.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S3 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S3 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
42
manual focus
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Panasonic S3 Travel photography information
65
good battery power (455 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (455 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (384g)
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 455 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $456 $110