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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 15 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-ZR10 SZ7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SZ7 EX-ZR10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-ZR10 SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the SZ7.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average (133 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $190 $199