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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2011
Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Epson. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 23 months after the R-D1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the R-D1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Epson R-D1x

 EX-ZS5 R-D1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k235kSharper screen (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Casio EX-ZS5

 R-D1x EX-ZS5 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Epson R-D1x

 EX-ZS5 R-D1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 features external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Epson R-D1x has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the R-D1x.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and R-D1x is 99 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and R-D1x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography features
Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
39
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging highlights
Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Epson R-D1x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Epson R-D1x
General Information
Brand Name Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Epson R-D1x
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-27
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Max video resolution 848x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 620 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
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
Self timer - No
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $100 $1,709