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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the ZS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H10 grades against the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H10 ZS5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-H10

 ZS5 EX-H10 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H10 ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H10 vs the ZS5.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and ZS5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
57
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
41
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300