Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 3 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and LX7.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.