Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3
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36 Features
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3/Panasonic-TS3-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
- New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR100 was announced within a month of the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic TS3
EX-ZR100 | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-ZR100
TS3 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS3
EX-ZR100 | TS3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the TS3.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and TS3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | 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), 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 310 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $380 |