Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M3 versus Casio EX-ZS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The M3 was introduced 4 years later than the EX-ZS5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M3 grades versus the EX-ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M3 has outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M3 versus Casio EX-ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M3 versus the EX-ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and EX-ZS5 is 85 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M3 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M3 will result in greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.