Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3
Portability
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93 Imaging
35 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Released September 2010
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic S3
| EX-ZR10 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR10
| S3 | EX-ZR10 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic S3
| EX-ZR10 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the S3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and S3.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S3 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S3 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Panasonic S3 Vlogging info
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $190 | $110 |