Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was announced 17 months later than the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-10 matches up against the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 vs the SZ5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and SZ5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and SZ5.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger EX-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.