Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-ZS5

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Casio. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was announced 24 months before the EX-ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-S5 grades against the EX-ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 against the EX-ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and EX-ZS5 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to give greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.