Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was released 24 months earlier than the EX-ZS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the EX-ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions 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-Z270 versus Casio EX-ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the EX-ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and EX-ZS5.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZS5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.