Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 scores against the EX-ZR1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 versus the EX-ZR1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and EX-ZR1000 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.