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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was announced 3 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-10 grades against the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-10 ZR3 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 47 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-10

 ZR3 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-10 ZR3 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 vs the ZR3.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and ZR3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (455 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery (455 per charge)
includes touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than others (384 grams)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $456 $280