Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F660EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is very close but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm F660EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the Fujifilm F660EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm F660EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F660EXR is 99 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.