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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Casio EX-ZS5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-ZR100 EX-ZS5 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-ZS5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-ZR100 EX-ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
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