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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic SZ8

 EX-ZR10 SZ8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SZ8 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ8

 EX-ZR10 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the SZ8.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and SZ8.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors (159g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $275