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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZR3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR800 ZR3 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZR3 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR800 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the ZR3.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ZR3.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
74
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $429 $280