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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the EX-ZS15 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the EX-ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-S5 EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution115k0kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-ZS15 EX-S5 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-S5 EX-ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 and the EX-ZS15.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and EX-ZS15 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and EX-ZS15.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to give you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (154 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $248