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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 19 months after the FH3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR100 FH3 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FH3 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR100 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FH3.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and FH3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 14MP
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 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 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $160