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Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 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
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and M381 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 6 months prior to the M381 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 scores against the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Kodak M381

 EX-S5 M381 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-S5

 M381 EX-S5 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Kodak M381

 EX-S5 M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 against the M381.

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and M381 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and M381.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak M381 to produce more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Kodak M381
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Kodak M381 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Kodak M381
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Kodak M381 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (153g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M381 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
28
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging details
Kodak M381 Vlogging details
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (153g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $170