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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR800 FH3 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 FH3 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-ZR800 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the FH3.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and FH3.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $429 $160