Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S8300

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S8300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys 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 S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S8300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S8300 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.