Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3
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35 Features
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was introduced 2 months later than the FP3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Panasonic FP3
EX-Z35 | FP3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-Z35
FP3 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FP3
EX-Z35 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z35 versus Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the FP3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and FP3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $99 | $182 |