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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic SZ3

 EX-ZR10 SZ3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SZ3 EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ3

 EX-ZR10 SZ3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the SZ3.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $150