Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
EX-S5 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-S5
EX-ZR1000 | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-ZR1000
EX-S5 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-09-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lb) | 255 gr (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 470 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $572 |