Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL820
99 Imaging
36 Features
23 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-ZS5 was introduced 23 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung SL820
| EX-ZS5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-ZS5
| SL820 | EX-ZS5 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung SL820
| EX-ZS5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and SL820 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and SL820.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also Known as | - | IT100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $100 | $280 |