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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
97
Imaging
31
Features
12
Overall
23
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-S5 versus FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 17 months prior to the JZ500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-S5 grades against the JZ500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-S5 JZ500 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-S5

 JZ500 EX-S5 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-S5 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features external 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) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 against the JZ500.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and JZ500 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and JZ500.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to render greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-S5FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as - FinePix JZ505
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.60 m
Flash modes - 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $230