Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was introduced 4 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-10 grades versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the FX48.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and FX48 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and FX48.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer EX-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.