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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years after the ZS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-ZR800 ZS5 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2010Newer by 39 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZS5 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-ZR800 ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the ZS5.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and ZS5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (214g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $429 $300