Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZS5 was released 3 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Pentax Efina
EX-ZS5 | Efina | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-ZS5
Efina | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax Efina
EX-ZS5 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. 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 Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and Efina is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and Efina.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZS5 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | - | 91 gr (0.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" 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 | - | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $100 | $10 |