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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 23 months after the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-ZS5 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 CL5 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung CL5

 EX-ZS5 CL5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 features outer 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) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the CL5.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and CL5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and CL5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZS5 will result in greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Samsung CL5
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
32
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $391