Canon 5DS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 5DS versus Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was manufactured 4 years after the EX-ZS5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5DS grades vs the EX-ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS has external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5DS versus Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5DS and the EX-ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and EX-ZS5 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and EX-ZS5.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will give greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher 5DS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.