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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 18 months after the ZR3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR100 ZR3 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ZR3 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR100 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements 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 ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the ZR3.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $280