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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 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 S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and S01 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") have different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the S01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZS5 scores versus the S01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S01

 EX-ZS5 S01 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S01 EX-ZS5 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S01

 EX-ZS5 S01 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 has physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S01 has proportions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the S01.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and S01 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and S01.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZS5 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography info
Nikon S01 Street photography info
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Nikon S01
32
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Nikon S01
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
55
lighter than others in class (96 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Nikon S01
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
Nikon S01 Vlogging advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
lighter than others in class (96 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S01
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 96 gr (0.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" 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 life - 190 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Time lapse feature
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at release $100 $170