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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 5 years earlier than the L32 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS5 scores versus the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon L32

 EX-ZS5 L32 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 L32 EX-ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon L32

 EX-ZS5 L32 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 features physical 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) while the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the L32.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and L32 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and L32.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L32 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
Nikon L32 Street photography factors
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Nikon L32 Sports photography details
32
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L32 Landscape photography factors
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
66
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (164 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon L32
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix L32
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 320 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $120