Casio Exilim EX-Z3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The obvious competition for the Exilim Z3 is the Pentax Optio S, which I reviewed previously. I felt that the two cameras are likely to appeal to slightly different markets. The Z3 is more oriented to pure point & shoot novice users, with more scene ...

Verdict: Consumer electronics giant Casio has been one of the true innovators in the world of digital photography, although their role is seldom recognized as such by industry commentators and pundits. Their original QV-10 camera was the first to include an ...

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: Dont be deceived by the ultra-slim, pocket-sized package. Casios Exilim EX-Z3 may be miniature, but it puts in a big performance thanks to a 3.2 MegaPixel sensor. Its also very easy to use, with intelligent focus automation and a large LCD. Theres a ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Casio revealed their ultra-compact EXILIM EX-Z3 at CES 2003 in January. The EX-Z3 is the first Casio digital camera to carry the EXILIM name and have an optical zoom lens. The ultra-slim profile is partially thanks to the use of the same sliding lens ...

Pros: Average three megapixel resolution, Good reliable metering, if slightly conservative (worth checking live histogram), Low image noise at ISO 50 and 100, Excellent macro focus performance (for an ultra-compact), Wide range of preprogrammed best shot ...

Cons: Lens softness, especially at corners of frame, Blue and green color response darker than other cameras, Color shift of overexposed reds, No image parameter adjustment, Blue cast to flash exposures, Some chromatic aberrations visible (although average ...

Verdict: The EXILIM EX-Z3 is a very capable ultra-compact digital camera.

Review summary: Casio adds the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z3 to its EXILIM series of credit card-sized LCD digital cameras. Designed for the photography aficionado with an on-the-go lifestyle, the EX-Z3 features a CCD that boasts 3.2 megapixels, a high-performance 3X optical ...

Verdict: The overall image quality is very good. The only weakness is in low light with no flash. Our non-flash test shot of the M&M Guy was too dark no matter what settings I used. The longest shutter speed is one second and even at ISO 200 it just wasn't eno