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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2000
  • Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 10 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2000More modern by 127 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution461k200kSharper display (+261k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm S1 Pro EX-ZS5 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 99 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
46
lighter than others (820 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2000-08-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3040 x 2016
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 320
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 820 gr (1.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $2,000