Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched September 2010
(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
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z16 was released 9 months later than the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic FP3
EX-Z16 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 9 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-Z16
FP3 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP3
EX-Z16 | FP3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the FP3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and FP3 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and FP3.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $100 | $182 |