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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 23 months later than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 grades against the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-10 SZ7 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-10

 SZ7 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-10 SZ7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical measurements 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-10 vs the SZ7.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SZ7 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and SZ7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
67
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (384g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-14 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $456 $199