Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S5 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was revealed 13 months prior to the JZ300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 grades versus the JZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the FujiFilm JZ300
EX-S5 | JZ300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-S5
JZ300 | EX-S5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm JZ300
EX-S5 | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S5 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 and the JZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and JZ300 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and JZ300.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 grams (0.22 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-80 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $180 |