Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z270

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is very close but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured at a similar time to the EX-Z270 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the EX-Z270 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z270 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the EX-Z270.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and EX-Z270.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z270 will result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.