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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 17 months prior to the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic ZS10

 EX-Z280 ZS10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ZS10 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS10

 EX-Z280 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the ZS10.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and ZS10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $350