Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic ZS45
EX-H10 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-H10
ZS45 | EX-H10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS45
EX-H10 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |