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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(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
  • Introduced November 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZS80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-10 matches up vs the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-10 ZS80 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-10

 ZS80 EX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 51 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-10 ZS80 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-10 versus the ZS80.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and ZS80 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and ZS80.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
54
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
65
great battery pack (455 shots)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (384g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-14 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 455 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $456 $448