Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZS70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-10 grades versus the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 versus the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and ZS70 is 83 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and ZS70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.