Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon Z5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and Z5 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZS5 was unveiled 10 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the Z5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Nikon Z5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon Z5
EX-ZS5 | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Casio EX-ZS5
Z5 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | January 2011 | Newer by 116 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon Z5
EX-ZS5 | Z5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon Z5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the Z5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Z5 is 99 and 62 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and Z5.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Nikon Z5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2020-07-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 273 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 15 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
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 life | - | 470 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Price at launch | $100 | $1,399 |