Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic SZ5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 22 months prior to the SZ5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer measurements 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 Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the SZ5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and SZ5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and SZ5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.