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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 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 M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released August 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the M590 (14MP) is very close but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 5 months later than the M590 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the M590 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Kodak M590

 EX-ZS5 M590 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 M590 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Kodak M590

 EX-ZS5 M590 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outer 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 Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Kodak M590 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the M590.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and M590 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and M590.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Kodak M590 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Kodak M590 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Kodak M590
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Kodak M590
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
31
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Kodak M590
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Kodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Kodak M590
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-08-23
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $100 $120