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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H10 versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS45 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H10 grades against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic ZS45

 EX-H10 ZS45 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-H10

 ZS45 EX-H10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS45

 EX-H10 ZS45 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H10 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the ZS45.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and ZS45.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lighter than others (249g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS45
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $300