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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 6 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-Z90 SZ10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SZ10 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-Z90 SZ10 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 and the SZ10.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and SZ10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $200