Reasons to choose Exilim EX-H5
Released in 2010, Exilim EX-H5 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-H5
vs Casio Exilim EX-Z19
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Exilim EX-H525 mm²
Exilim EX-Z19- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The Exilim EX-H5 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-H5MetricExilim EX-Z19
12.1 MPEffective pixels9.3 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.63 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.67 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density37.44 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
174 gWeight127 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Rechargeable NP-80 lithium ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Exilim EX-H5 has the larger sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z19 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-H5 has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-H5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z19
Released in 2009, Exilim EX-Z19 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 9.3 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.