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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 4 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-ZR800 ZS3 
RevealedAugust 2013May 2009More modern by 52 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZS3 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-ZR800 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the ZS3.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and ZS3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $200