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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 15 months later than the ZS3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S200 scores vs the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-S200 ZS3 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2009Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-S200

 ZS3 EX-S200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-S200 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 features outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 and the ZS3.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and ZS3.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent EX-S200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-03 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $200