Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic SZ10
EX-100 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-100
SZ10 | EX-100 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic SZ10
EX-100 | SZ10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |