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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TRYX was revealed 13 months after the FP3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the TRYX scores versus the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Panasonic FP3

 TRYX FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio TRYX

 FP3 TRYX 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Panasonic FP3

 TRYX FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX and the FP3.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and FP3 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and FP3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TRYX is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography details
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
56
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
28
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
62
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim TRYXPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $689 $182