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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed very close to the FP3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Panasonic FP3

 EX-Z2000 FP3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 FP3 EX-Z2000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP3

 EX-Z2000 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the FP3.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and FP3.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (152g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (152 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $182