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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Launched November 2013
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was introduced 23 months later than the SZ1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 grades versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-10 SZ1 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-10

 SZ1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-10 SZ1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the SZ1.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
67
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
65
good battery life (455 per charge)
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (131g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-14 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $456 $179