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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Casio. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 20 months before the EX-Z16 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S5 scores versus the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-S5 EX-Z16 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution115k0kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-Z16 EX-S5 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z16

 EX-S5 EX-Z16 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 against the EX-Z16.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and EX-Z16 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and EX-Z16.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z16 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z16
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 848x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $100