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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax X-5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 4 years prior to the X-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax X-5

 EX-FS10 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-FS10

 X-5 EX-FS10 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax X-5

 EX-FS10 X-5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 has got outer measurements 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 Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the X-5.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and X-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to provide you with more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography details
Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Pentax X-5 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
26
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Pentax X-5 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (595g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax X-5
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Pentax X-5
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Pentax X-5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 595 gr (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $230