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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(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
Panasonic FS42
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Panasonic FS42

 EX-ZS10 FS42 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 FS42 EX-ZS10 
Screen dimension2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS42

 EX-ZS10 FS42 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Panasonic FS42
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography info
32
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography features
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS42
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
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