Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X-5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax X-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and X-5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 15 months after the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-10 grades against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 against the X-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and X-5 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and X-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.