Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H10 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 5 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H10 grades vs the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H10 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the SZ8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and SZ8.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.