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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-ZR800 SZ10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SZ10 EX-ZR800 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2013More recent by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-ZR800 SZ10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the SZ10.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE 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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 470 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $429 $200