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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out within a month of the FP3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 scores vs the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 EX-G1 FP3 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-G1

		

		

			
 FP3 EX-G1 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 EX-G1 FP3 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the FP3.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and FP3.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
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 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
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 weather sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
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 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (155 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
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 has manual focus
 weather sealing
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
22
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (154g)
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 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition (155g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 2.40 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $61 $182