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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 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 TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 13 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZS5 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 TL205 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZS5 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the TL205.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and TL205.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Samsung TL205
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
38
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (177g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $180