Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm SL1000

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm SL1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.