Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was introduced 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S5 grades versus the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-ZR700
EX-S5 | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-S5
EX-ZR700 | EX-S5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-ZR700
EX-S5 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 against the EX-ZR700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and EX-ZR700 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and EX-ZR700.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 470 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $130 | $370 |