Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 17 months before the SZ3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and SZ3.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.