Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR800 was launched 2 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic S3
EX-ZR800 | S3 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR800
S3 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic S3
EX-ZR800 | S3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside dimensions 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the S3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and S3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $429 | $110 |