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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 ZS3 
ReleasedSeptember 2012May 2009More modern by 41 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 ZS3 EX-ZR1000 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 ZS3 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ZS3.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ZS3.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
43
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
19
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
68
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
50
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
70
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (255 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low MP (10MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
51
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging details
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
30
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (229g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery life 470 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $572 $200