Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX700

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 3 years after the FX700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-10 matches up against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 offers external measurements 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 Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 and the FX700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and FX700 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and FX700.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.