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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months before the EX-ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the EX-ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-Z550 EX-ZS5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZS5 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-Z550 EX-ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the EX-ZS5.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZS5 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 848 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 848x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $100