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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm JX550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides external 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 JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 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 select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm JX550 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
34
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $200