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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Revealed November 2013
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-10 scores against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-10 ZS3 
RevealedNovember 2013May 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-10

 ZS3 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-10 ZS3 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the ZS3.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and ZS3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and ZS3.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-10 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery life (455 shots)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than average (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-14 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $456 $200