Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was revealed 13 months prior to the EX-Z35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores versus the EX-Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z35
EX-S5 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-S5
EX-Z35 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z35
EX-S5 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 offers 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) while the Casio EX-Z35 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 vs the EX-Z35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and EX-Z35 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and EX-Z35.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z35 to produce more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 grams (0.22 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $130 | $99 |