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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 months earlier than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-ZR10 FH5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 FH5 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FH5

 EX-ZR10 FH5 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the FH5.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and FH5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $169