Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z20
Released in 2008, Exilim EX-Z20 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-Z20
vs Casio Exilim EX-Z5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Exilim EX-Z2025 mm²
Exilim EX-Z5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-Z20 and Exilim EX-Z5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-Z20MetricExilim EX-Z5
8.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.75 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
32.61 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight118 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Exilim EX-Z20 and Exilim EX-Z5 have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z5 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-Z20 has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-Z20 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z5
Released in 2006, Exilim EX-Z5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 118 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.