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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 3 months prior to the 3D1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR100 3D1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 3D1 EX-ZR100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR100 3D1 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the 3D1.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and 3D1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $670