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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 4 months prior to the ZS3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-FC100 ZS3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZS3 EX-FC100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-FC100 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the ZS3.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZS3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $200