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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon Z5
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon Z5

 EX-ZS5 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Z5 EX-ZS5 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2011Newer by 116 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon Z5

 EX-ZS5 Z5 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
86
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
Nikon Z5 Street photography features
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery (470 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than others (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (675g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon Z5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Z5
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