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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 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
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 4 years before the X-5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H10 grades vs the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax X-5

 EX-H10 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-H10

 X-5 EX-H10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2009Newer by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X-5

 EX-H10 X-5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 and the X-5.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Pentax X-5
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography features
Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (595g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography info
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
26
fairly wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X-5
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax X-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2012-08-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 595 grams (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $230