Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL210

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 13 months later than the TL210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys outside 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) and the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the TL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and TL210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and TL210.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.