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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H10 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was announced 6 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H10 scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-H10 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-H10

 ZS50 EX-H10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2009More recent by 67 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-H10 ZS50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 features external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H10 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H10 and the ZS50.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and ZS50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $350