Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 21 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic FX48
EX-ZR10 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZR10
FX48 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FX48
EX-ZR10 | FX48 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $190 | $325 |