Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z450

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 7 months before the EX-Z450 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-S5 grades vs the EX-Z450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 provides outside measurements 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-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the EX-Z450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and EX-Z450 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and EX-Z450.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z450 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.