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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 11 months later than the EX-S5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores vs the EX-S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-G1 EX-S5 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-S5 EX-G1 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-S5

 EX-G1 EX-S5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 and the EX-S5.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and EX-S5 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and EX-S5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-G1 to give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent EX-G1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Casio EX-S5
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (154g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (154g)
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-S5
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-S5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $61 $130