Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5/Casio-EX-ZS5-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S70 front Nikon Coolpix S70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S70/Nikon-S70-front.jpg)
95 Imaging
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26 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 18 months after the S70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the S70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S70
EX-ZS5 | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 288k | Sharper screen (+173k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-ZS5
S70 | EX-ZS5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S70
EX-ZS5 | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the S70.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 size comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and S70 is 99 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and S70.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 288 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $100 | $290 |