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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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 XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the Fujifilm XQ2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 features outside 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 XQ2 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm XQ2 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 vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZS5 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm XQ2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-48
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $100 $299