Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 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
- Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z550 was revealed at a similar time to the FP3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FP3
EX-Z550 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-Z550
FP3 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP3
EX-Z550 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 against the FP3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and FP3.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand 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 | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $149 | $182 |