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423 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 423 reviews of Casio Exilim EX-Z3. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the design and portability. The performance and size also get good feedback. The image stabilizer and viewfinder get negative reviews, while there are some mixed reviews about the low light performance and memory.
usability, size, performance, portability, design
durability, color, viewfinder, stabilizer
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Casio Exilim EX-Z3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.
See all Casio Digital CamerasConsumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Casio Exilim EX-Z3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the image quality and design are on the whole positive. The portability and size also get good reviews, whereas some have doubts about the durability.
usability, size, portability, design, image quality
durability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 user reviews of Casio Exilim EX-Z3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and flash are on the whole positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated, but there are some negative comments about the viewfinder and color.
usability, performance, portability, flash, design
image quality, durability, price, color, viewfinder
78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)
The EX-Z3's oversize LCD, small size, and impressive selection of features for both experienced and novice photographers make it a fun, attractive pocket camera for people who like to travel light.
Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)
The smallest, lightest, and thinnest compact in our lineup, the Casio Exilim EX- Z3 ($399.99 list) is the camera you'll take with you everywhere. The 3.2-megapixel EX-Z3 is equipped with a few impressive big-camera features, but because of its...
Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)
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...
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 scene...
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 for...
Here's my rating of the Casio EXILIM EX-Z3: (3 megapixel ultra-compact)
Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)
Physical Views The diminuitive Casio EX-Z3 can almost hide behind a credit card ! The EX-Z3 and Olympus Stylus 300 for size comparison. The EX-Z3 and the Pentax Optio S for size comparison. The EX-Z3 and a standard CD disc for size comparison. Go to...
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
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...
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 LCD...
Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)
Photography Blog has announced today two new 6 megapixel digital cameras with 3x Optical Zooms - both from the small manufacturer, Jenoptik. - Jenoptik Announces 6 Megapixel JD 6.0 z3 - Jenoptik Announces 6 Megapixel JD 6.0 z3 MPEG4 Also see these...
Expert review by : WhiningDog.NET (whiningdog.net)
When Casio introduced the first Exilim cameras a few years ago, they set the standard for the compact digital camera segment of the market. The first Exilim came out with a 1.2 megapixel CCD followed shortly by a 2 megapixel model 6 months later. In...
Expert review by : Dc Resource (dcresource.com)
TheCasioExilim EX-Z3 ($399) is an ultra-small camera with a 3Xzoom lens. The Z3 is quite similar to Pentax's OptioS model (they share the same lens), with the main differencebeing the Z3's larger LCD and thicker body. Both cameras arehigh performance 3...
Ultra-thin, all-metal body with 3X zoom lens!, Robust performance (except for AF), Large (though low resolution) LCD, Manual white balance, Handy dock for photo transfer / battery charging, Lots of useful "best shot" (scene) modes, Cool calendar,...
Images have "video capture" look to them, Vignetting and blurry corners common in images, LCD resolution is poor, No AF illuminator means poor low light focusing, Redeye, Zoom and four-way buttons need more "play", Average movie mode, Sluggish zoom and...
Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)
I was looking at getting started with digital photography, But was not looking to spend too much, Must say this JD 4100 Z3 camera ...
Consumer review (epinions.com)
I like the camera a lot -- for someone who has never taken a lot of pictures it makes it easy. It's small enough to carry everywhere, easy to take good shots of subjects that are relatively close, and it's easy to download. What made me want to come...
Takes nice shots, easy to download pics, small size is convenient
Wish it had more of a zoom.
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