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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Introduced November 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was brought out 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-10 scores versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-10 S1 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-10

 S1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic S1

 EX-10 S1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 vs the S1.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer EX-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (455 per charge)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $456 $269