The new members of the Exilim Z-series subtly differ in design a slightly different body shape and squarer buttons on the ZS5 , but are extremely similar internally: they are simple budget compacts. Exilim is for those photographers who want advanced, state-of-the-art technology, but aren’t willing to overpay for extraordinary performance.
14.1 MP 26-130 5x 2.7″ $140, $180
Z5 and Z10 are assembled in thin 21 and 19 mm respectively relatively nice bodies, equipped with wide-angle lenses with fivefold zoom 26-130 mm, 14.1 MP sensor and 2.7 inch screens with a resolution of 230 thou. points.
Shooting in cameras fully automated, so that future owners will not have to stress about the settings. Of course, there are also various fun Casio proprietary technologies. But they took away the power efficiency to save money: even the ZS10’s official specs say it captures 190 shots and the ZS5-180 on a single battery charge. Which, in general, is about the level of ordinary inexpensive compacts.
And between devices, except design, differ only talents in video recording. The more expensive ZS10 can shoot HD movies at 1280×720 pixels, while the ZS5 is limited to “wide” VGA at 848×480 pixels. In addition, they come in a variety of colors: In addition to black and silver, which are common to both models, the ZS10 comes in blue, pink, and red, while the ZS5 comes in pink and red.
What are the main features and specifications of the Casio Exilim EX-ZS5/EX-ZS10 compact cameras that make them suitable for those on a budget?
Are the Casio Exilim EX-ZS5/EX-ZS10 compact cameras suitable for beginners or those on a tight budget?