Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR10 was launched 17 months later than the ZS3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic ZS3
| EX-ZR10 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-ZR10
| ZS3 | EX-ZR10 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS3
| EX-ZR10 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the ZS3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and ZS3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR10 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-09-20 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 229g (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery model | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $190 | $200 |