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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus FujiFilm F300EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS5 was released 6 months later than the F300EXR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the F300EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-ZS5 F300EXR 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-ZS5

 F300EXR EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-ZS5 F300EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus FujiFilm F300EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the F300EXR.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and F300EXR is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and F300EXR.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Other name - FinePix F305EXR
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $280