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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Released January 2011
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed very close to the VG-110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the VG-110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Olympus VG-110

 EX-ZS5 VG-110 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 VG-110 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus VG-110

 EX-ZS5 VG-110 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the VG-110.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and VG-110 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
32
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
fairly wide (27mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus VG-110
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 170 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $100 $150