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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 7 months after the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the FP3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FP3

 EX-Z800 FP3 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-Z800

 FP3 EX-Z800 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FP3

 EX-Z800 FP3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 against the FP3.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-Z800 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Battery ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $182