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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS5 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the Fujifilm HS35EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm HS35EXR EX-ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HS35EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 99 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
32
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
53
good battery life (600 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 687 grams (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 600 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $380