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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was introduced 3 years after the ZS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-10 grades vs the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZS5

					

					

						
 EX-10 ZS5 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-10

					

					

						
 ZS5 EX-10 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS5

					

					

						
 EX-10 ZS5 
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 versus the ZS5.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and ZS5 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and ZS5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher EX-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

						Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 you can focus manually
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
67
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than average (384 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (455 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow fps (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
65
 better than average battery (455 per charge)
 has focus by touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than average (384 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
63
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
58
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (455 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than average (384g)
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-14 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 455 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $456 $300