Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic ZS3
EX-S200 | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-S200
ZS3 | EX-S200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic ZS3
EX-S200 | ZS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |