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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was released 24 months earlier than the EX-ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-FS10 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX-ZS5 EX-FS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-FS10 EX-ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the EX-ZS5.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
26
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $100