Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was released 3 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic XS1
EX-ZR10 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-ZR10
XS1 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic XS1
EX-ZR10 | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer measurements 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and XS1.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 103 grams (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $190 | $130 |