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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 5 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-ZR10 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ZS50 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2010Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-ZR10 ZS50 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the ZS50.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and ZS50.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $350