Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZS10

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Casio. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was released 24 months prior to the EX-ZS10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the EX-ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the EX-ZS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and EX-ZS10 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and EX-ZS10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS10 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.