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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-10 FX48 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-10

 FX48 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-10 FX48 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
67
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (384g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery (455 shots)
supports touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (384 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (384g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 384g (0.85 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $456 $325