Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-ZR1000 was announced 2 years after the FH3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FH3
EX-ZR1000 | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 34 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
FH3 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH3
EX-ZR1000 | FH3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the FH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FH3.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $572 | $160 |