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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was introduced 12 months prior to the SZ1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-ZS5 SZ1 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SZ1 EX-ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-ZS5 SZ1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with exterior 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 Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the SZ1.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and SZ1 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and SZ1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (131g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 131 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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