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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed November 2013
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was revealed 11 months after the XS1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-10 grades vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-10 XS1 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-10

 XS1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-10 XS1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-10 versus the XS1.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and XS1 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic XS1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (384g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery life (455 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (384g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
39
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (384 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $456 $130