Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZR3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.