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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 10 months earlier than the ZS8 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 EX-ZR10 ZS8 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ZS8 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS8

 EX-ZR10 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the ZS8.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and ZS8.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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