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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Launched January 2011
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was introduced 12 months after the JZ300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZS5 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 JZ300 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZS5 JZ300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the JZ300.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and JZ300 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and JZ300.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called - FinePix JZ305
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $180