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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 3 months before the EX-ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the EX-ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-Z16 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-ZS5 EX-Z16 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-Z16 EX-ZS5 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has proportions 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-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the EX-ZS5.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-ZS5 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and EX-ZS5.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 848 x 480
Max video resolution 848x480 848x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $100