Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX75

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was revealed 3 years after the FX75 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-10 grades versus the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 versus the FX75.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and FX75 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and FX75.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger EX-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.