Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was launched 13 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-10 scores against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 vs the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and SZ10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and SZ10.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.