Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic S3
EX-10 | S3 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 35 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-10
S3 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic S3
EX-10 | S3 | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S3 is 83 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |