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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 7 months after the FP3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FP3

 EX-S200 FP3 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-S200

 FP3 EX-S200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP3

 EX-S200 FP3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S200 against the FP3.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and FP3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-S200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (155g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $182