Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic S3

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 3 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 provides external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 and the S3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S3 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and S3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S3 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.