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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 10 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 EX-ZS5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2010Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Casio EX-ZS5

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC EX-ZS5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 EX-ZS5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 99 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-03-18
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $349