Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 24 months before the EX-ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades against the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the EX-ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and EX-ZS5 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.