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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 6 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with outside dimensions 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 Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $450