Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was announced 2 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-10 grades versus the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Olympus SZ-10
EX-10 | SZ-10 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 34 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Casio EX-10
SZ-10 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Olympus SZ-10
EX-10 | SZ-10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 vs the SZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and SZ-10 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and SZ-10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-10 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-11-14 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 250s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 384 gr (0.85 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 | 455 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-130A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $456 | $300 |