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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 4 months later than the S80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S80

 EX-ZS5 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S80 EX-ZS5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kSharper display (+358k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S80

 EX-ZS5 S80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys 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 S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the S80.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and S80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and S80.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S80 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography info
Nikon S80 Sports photography info
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
60
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
38
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 - 150 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL10
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $191