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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was released 11 months earlier than the SZ10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-100 SZ10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-100

 SZ10 EX-100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-100 SZ10 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 versus the SZ10.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and SZ10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and SZ10.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ10 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
63
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 390 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $572 $200