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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 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 S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 8 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2002More recent by 103 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k117kClearer screen (+344k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-ZS5 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 99 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (850g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography factors
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competitors (850g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2002-08-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $2,000