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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 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 J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 18 months after the Fujifilm J30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm J30 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with external 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) while the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm J30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging information
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $150