Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5
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35 Features
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99 Imaging
37 Features
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was launched 7 months later than the EX-ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-ZS5
EX-ZR100 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Casio EX-ZR100
EX-ZS5 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Casio EX-ZS5
EX-ZR100 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the EX-ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and EX-ZS5 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and EX-ZS5.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 848 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 848x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $100 |