Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 4 months later than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and ZS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the production date of the products into consideration.