Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 6 months before the CX5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-ZS10 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZS10
CX5 | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX5
EX-ZS10 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the CX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and CX5 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and CX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $120 | $399 |