Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78
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65 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The EX-10 was released 2 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-10 grades vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic FX78
EX-10 | FX78 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-10
FX78 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX78
EX-10 | FX78 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 features outer 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the FX78.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and FX78 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and FX78.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent EX-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-14 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 images | 200 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-130A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $456 | $210 |