Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3
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![Casio Exilim EX-10 front Casio Exilim EX-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-10/Casio-EX-10-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR3/Panasonic-ZR3-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZR3
EX-10 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-10
ZR3 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZR3
EX-10 | ZR3 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |