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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Panasonic S3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR800 S3 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S3 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR800 S3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Panasonic S3
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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