Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was unveiled 7 months before the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z90
EX-S5 | EX-Z90 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-S5
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z90
EX-S5 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the EX-Z90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and EX-Z90 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and EX-Z90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z90 to result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic 4 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 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 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-60 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $150 |