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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 17 months after the TL225 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-ZS5 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 TL225 EX-ZS5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL225

 EX-ZS5 TL225 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the TL225.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
38
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $488