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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 8 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR10 ZR3 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ZR3 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR10 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the ZR3.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $280