Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S12 scores vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.