Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was introduced 3 years prior to the SZ7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H10 scores against the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 versus the SZ7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and SZ7.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.