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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was unveiled 5 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-FH100 ZR3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ZR3 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-FH100 ZR3 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 and the ZR3.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and ZR3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $280