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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was brought out 17 months before the ZS10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZS10

 EX-Z90 ZS10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-Z90

 ZS10 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS10

 EX-Z90 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the ZS10.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
features focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $350