Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZS5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 was introduced in July 2010 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Highlights

      • 10.3 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 848 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS10
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.3 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Fujifilm HS10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS10 over Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 848 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL1s
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Sony a7C II
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Nikon A10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      Casio EX-ZS5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 over Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.3 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs

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      Sony a7C II
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Panasonic LZ30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm S200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm S1600
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.3 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080848 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 have 3.0" screens with 230k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a Fixed screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 features a 10.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS10. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 also accepts external flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96") and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 body has dimensions of 103 x 59 x 20 mm (4.06 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Fujifilm FinePix HS10 weighs 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 weighs [].

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      131 mm

      91 mm

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      103 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz)
      BAD
      18
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and give them scores of 65 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      3
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      73
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      74
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix HS10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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