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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 4 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-ZR10 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ZS40 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-ZR10 ZS40 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the ZS40.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (240g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (240g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $450