Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the Fujifilm F800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 99 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be behind in sensor technology.