Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-ZS10 was announced 21 months later than the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Panasonic FS42
EX-ZS10 | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-ZS10
FS42 | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS42
EX-ZS10 | FS42 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the FS42.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and FS42 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and FS42.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZS10 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 1000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 132 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $120 | $580 |