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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and Mini (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out within a month of the Mini and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the Mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-ZS5 Mini 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Mini EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Kodak Mini

 EX-ZS5 Mini 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Kodak Mini 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 based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the Mini.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and Mini is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and Mini.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
Kodak Mini Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Kodak Mini
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Kodak Mini
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 99 grams (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $100 $100