Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon P530

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon P530, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 4 years before the P530 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the P530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the P530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and P530 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and P530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P530 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.