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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Panasonic FP3

 EX-Z35 FP3 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-Z35

 FP3 EX-Z35 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FP3

 EX-Z35 FP3 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
provides focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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