Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX5

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 18 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and TX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZS15 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.