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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was introduced 18 months after the SL720 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-ZS5 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SL720 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung SL720

 EX-ZS5 SL720 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides external 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) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the SL720.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and SL720 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 - 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $119