Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was released 13 months before the EX-ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-G1 grades versus the EX-ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with exterior dimensions 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-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the EX-ZS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and EX-ZS5 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.